Donald Trump attends Knicks Game 3 in a suite with notable figures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, where the Knicks are competing against the San Antonio Spurs. He was accompanied in a suite by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, his granddaughter Kai Trump, and several cabinet members including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Trump's presence sparked controversy and led to boos from the crowd. This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended an NBA Finals game.
- •Game 3 is taking place at Madison Square Garden.
- •The Knicks aim to take a 3-0 series lead over the Spurs.
- •Trump attended the game with notable political figures.
- •His appearance drew boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd.
- •This is the first instance of a sitting president at an NBA Finals game.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Who did Donald Trump sit with during his Knicks Game 3 appearance?
"It was a who's who of celebrities at Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Donald Trump made an appearance at the game, and he wasn't alone.
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