Aaron Boone 'excited' for President Trump to attend Yankees game, discusses playing in New York on 9/11

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed his excitement about meeting President Donald Trump, who is attending Thursday’s game on the 24th anniversary of 9/11.

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump will be in the Bronx on Thursday night for the New York Yankees' game against the Detroit Tigers, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

It will be Trump's first time attending a baseball game in his second term as president, having last attended the 2021 World Series.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said at a press conference before the game that he is "excited" to be a part of Trump's presence.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone looked on from the dugout before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 11, 2022, in New York. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"I think he’s going to come down and come into the locker room for a minute. Had the honor and fortune of some presidents over the years, first pitches or whatever it may be," Boone told reporters before the game. "So the fact that he’s gonna be here, I’m excited to be a part of. I don’t know what it’ll be like, but to interact with him for a few minutes, something I’m looking forward to."

Security is boosted to TSA levels at Yankee Stadium, which includes sniffing dogs on the premises. Trump was at the Pentagon earlier in the day for a 9/11 ceremony, less than 24 hours after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

Boone is in his eighth season as Yankees manager, becoming a de facto New Yorker during his tenure. But at the time of the attacks, he was with the Cincinnati Reds organization. However, the sport of baseball played a vital role in bringing