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Donald Trump attends NBA Finals, crowd reaction goes viral

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:23 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Donald Trump attends NBA Finals, crowd reaction goes viral

Summary

Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, marking the first time a sitting President has attended the event. As the national anthem played, Trump was met with loud boos from the crowd along with chants of 'USA, USA, USA.' Despite the reaction, he saluted and maintained a smile. The crowd cheered when the camera shifted to New York Knicks players. Trump's presence continues a trend of attending major sporting events during his second term, including the Super Bowl and the Ryder Cup. His future attendance at sporting events remains uncertain.

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•Trump boos during national anthem at NBA Finals
•Game 3 held at Madison Square Garden
•First sitting President to attend NBA Finals
•Crowd shifted cheers towards Knicks players
•Trump has attended various major sporting events

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2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Crowd Reaction To Donald Trump At NBA Finals Goes Viral (Video)

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Donald Trump became the first sitting President in United States History to attend the NBA Finals. This is the second time during this term that he has made such history. The first time was becoming the first sitting President to attend the Super Bowl. That contest came on February 9th, 2025 when the Philadelphia Eagles […] The post Watch: Crowd Reaction To Donald Trump At NBA Finals Goes Viral (Video) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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