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riversedge

(80,062 posts) Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:36 PM Jan 8

BREAKING: In a shocking moment, the U.S. Anthem is BOOED loudly in Australia. Trump has made America a global embarrassm [View all]

I do believe we have lost lots of respect from our allies.
SAD to say the least.

BREAKING: In a shocking moment, the U.S. Anthem is BOOED loudly in Australia. Trump has made America a global embarrassment.

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BREAKING: In a shocking moment, the U.S. Anthem is BOOED loudly in Australia. Trump has made America a global embarrassm [View all] riversedge Jan 8 OP

Entirely deserved. Earned by every scumbag American who voted for this shit. RockRaven Jan 8 #1

Respected like never before. dalton99a Jan 8 #2

Unfortunately I can't say I blame them ITAL Jan 8 #3

you got that right Skittles Jan 9 #37

Good grief, Disaffected Jan 8 #4

With the ring in the middle and the UC ME shirts (associated w/Cena), it would seem to be a wrestling thing AZJonnie Jan 8 #10

I'm not shocked. Solly Mack Jan 8 #5

The olympics should be interesting. progressoid Jan 8 #6

Good! As it should be. This is going to be one side of the coin for the forseeable future. hatrack Jan 8 #7

We will take Australia next 😀 Melon Jan 8 #8

Fuck that canetoad Jan 8 #33

Just wait till the Winter Olympics. milestogo Jan 8 #9

Good point. Wiz Imp Jan 8 #15

Thank you for sharing. mysteryowl Jan 8 #11

"it is our government that is horrific!" llmart Jan 8 #22

77,303,568 Americans voted for Trump in 2024. sop Jan 8 #25

A boxing/WWE crowd no less. moondust Jan 8 #12

I have numerous friends in Australia and they all hate TSF. sinkingfeeling Jan 8 #13

We lost our allies bdamomma Jan 8 #14

This happened last October sl8 Jan 8 #16

Wait for the Winter Olympics. AStern Jan 8 #17

Good. Thank you Australia and all Australians. SamKnause Jan 8 #18

TSF should be proud! Trueblue Texan Jan 8 #19

Good for them Grim Chieftain Jan 8 #20

If I was at an event where the national anthem was being played... greatauntoftriplets Jan 8 #21

I hit mute. BidenRocks Jan 8 #23

I'm worried for my daughter, who currently lives in Australia crimycarny Jan 8 #24

It was a WWE event at Perth in October. The Grand Illuminist Jan 8 #26

Sorry, the only shocking thing is that it hasn't happened before now. niyad Jan 8 #27

I think the anthem should be booed here too! IzzaNuDay Jan 8 #28

I'm shocked MorbidButterflyTat Jan 8 #29

I don't actually hear a lot of booing, but glad if they are pissed at what is happening. Doodley Jan 8 #30

Trump voters made us a global embarrassment SocialDemocrat61 Jan 8 #31

I've never stood for that anthem. Good to see this happen. I hope the world unites against the USA. nt Blasphemer Jan 8 #32

First guessed this was canetoad Jan 8 #34

That's where we are now. thought crime Jan 8 #35

! LudwigPastorius Jan 9 #36

We deserve every decibel of it. spanone Jan 9 #38