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Josh Hart's 2020 Trump tweet resurfaces ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:29 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Josh Hart's 2020 Trump tweet resurfaces ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

Summary

Josh Hart prepares to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 9, 2026. The New York Knicks lead the series 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs. Amid heightened security due to President Trump’s attendance, Hart's past tweet from November 2020, where he called for Trump’s removal, has gained renewed attention. The juxtaposition of Hart's previous sentiments and his current setting adds an unusual subplot to the Finals atmosphere. As the game approaches, there is no indication that Hart will address the resurfaced tweet before tipoff.

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By the Numbers

•Game 3 of NBA Finals is on June 9, 2026, at Madison Square Garden
•Knicks lead the series 2-0 against the Spurs
•Trump's attendance prompts increased security measures
•Hart tweeted against Trump after the 2020 election
•No word from Hart on addressing the tweet before the game

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12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart’s ruthless 2020 Donald Trump call-out goes viral ahead of US President’s NBA Finals attendance

What they're saying

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Josh Hart is heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals with more than the San Antonio Spurs on the New York Knicks’ radar. Madison Square Garden was already set for one of its biggest basketball nights in decades.
— Yahoo Sports

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