President Donald Trump Booed and Met with ‘Lock Him Up’ Chant at Nationals Park

October 27, 2019

As advertised United States President Donald Trump was in attendance of Game 5 of the World Series at Nats Park. However, the patrons heavily booed the President as he was shown on the scoreboard.

The reaction pic.twitter.com/qvp3DqRiJm
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) October 28, 2019

The fans stopped their boos and cheered the service members during their nightly military members salute.

Cheers for the service members during the nightly military members salute, then boos as Donald Trump is shown on the scoreboard, then back to cheers as they cut back to the military members.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) October 28, 2019

Shortly after a chant of “Lock Him Up!” broke out at the ballpark, apparently directed towards Trump.

President Trump was booed loudly by the fans at Nats Park when he was shown on the big screen.
Then came a loud chant: “Lock him up.” @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/LBbgSAHd6k
— Adam Longo (@adamlongoTV) October 28, 2019

Nationals fans have used the chant before during Anthony Rendon’s at-bats in reference to the club re-signing soon-to-be free agent to a long-term deal. However with Rendon not at the plate, and Nationals pitcher Joe Ross taking the mound, it was apparent the chant was for Donald Trump in reference to ongoing impeachment proceedings against the president.

And now the crowd is chanting "Lock him up!" after Donald Trump was shown. This is not for Anthony Rendon, who they have frequently shouted that for this season. It's for the President.
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) October 28, 2019

And now a "Lock Him Up" chant echoing through the stadium. (Rendon isn't batting.)
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) October 28, 2019

"Lock him up!" chants break out at Nationals Park, as President Trump attends the World Series on Sunday night – @albamonica pic.twitter.com/ymhzRSzhey
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 28, 2019