President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, to support the New York Knicks. During the national anthem, he was booed by the crowd, which cheered when the camera shifted to Knicks player Jalen Brunson. Trump was seated in a box with Knicks owner Jim Dolan and several administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. This marked the first time a sitting president attended an NBA Finals game. Trump's attendance led to increased security measures, including a no-bag policy and TSA-style screenings. The New York Police Department and Secret Service stated that security requirements prevented the city from holding a watch party outside the arena, which drew criticism from some fans.
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Trump Attends NBA Finals Game at Madison Square Garden
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where he was met with boos from the crowd during the national anthem. His presence led to heightened security measures, and the city canceled a planned watch party outside the venue due to security concerns.
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