Democrat Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Booed At Red Sox Home Opener
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were met with loud boos from fans during a pregame appearance at Fenway Park on Friday.
The two Democrats took the field ahead of the Red Sox home opener against the San Diego Padres, where a packed crowd of more than 36,000 fans reacted with sustained jeering throughout the ceremony.
Videos of the moment quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from several Republican candidates in Massachusetts who are positioning themselves for future statewide races.
NEW: Fenway Park ERUPTS in boos as Governor Healey and Mayor Wu take the field on Red Sox opening day — 37,000 fans making their feelings very clear pic.twitter.com/i51cYVpkYd
— Mass Daily News (@MassDailyNews) April 3, 2026
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Brian Shortsleeve posted from the stadium, noting the volume of the crowd’s reaction and calling attention to the reception the two officials received.
Other candidates, including Mike Minogue and Mike Kennealy, also weighed in online, sharing clips of the moment and framing it as a sign of voter frustration.
The incident comes amid ongoing political tensions in the state, with both Healey and Wu facing criticism over policies related to immigration and law enforcement.
Healey recently called on private airline companies to halt cooperation with federal immigration authorities, while Wu has been outspoken in opposing certain immigration enforcement actions in Boston.
The reaction at Fenway Park highlights the increasingly charged political climate, as public officials face direct responses from voters in highly visible settings.