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Donald Trump attends NBA Finals, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:17 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Donald Trump attends NBA Finals, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds

Summary

United States President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, where the New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs. During the game, Trump appeared to fall asleep amid the action. Following this, Congressman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized him on social media with a blunt message. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani welcomed Trump to the event but noted they would be in different sections of the arena. The president had previously been uncertain about attending both Games 3 and 4, raising speculation about his presence for the next game.

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By the Numbers

•Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, 2026.
•The Knicks faced the Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York.
•Trump appeared to fall asleep during the game.
•AOC criticized Trump on social media after the game.
•Mayor Mamdani welcomed Trump but planned to sit separately.

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump receives harsh message from AOC about NBA Finals appearance

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United States President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. “I’ve been a Knick fan for a long time, and I’m also a Jim Dolan fan. He’s a nice guy, OK? He spent a…
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