During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2026, attendees expressed their disapproval of President Donald Trump's presence by booing during the national anthem. As singer Avery Wilson performed the anthem, the crowd's boos intensified when the camera focused on Trump, who was in a private box with his granddaughter, Kai. Prior to the anthem, Trump reportedly received a mixed reception, with some attendees making rude gestures towards his motorcade and displaying critical signs, including one that stated, 'Nobody wants you here.'
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Crowd Booed President Trump at NBA Finals Game
At the NBA Finals Game 3 on June 8, 2026, President Donald Trump was booed by the crowd during the national anthem at Madison Square Garden. The boos escalated when the camera showed Trump in a private box, and he faced a mixed reception upon arrival, with some attendees expressing their discontent through gestures and signs.
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