Ocasio-Cortez blames Trump for Knicks' loss in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has criticized President Donald Trump for falling asleep during the third game of the NBA Finals, which was hosted by the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The game, which marked the Knicks' first home finals appearance since 1999, saw fans wait hours due to Trump's attendance. Ocasio-Cortez asserted that Trump's presence disrupted the environment, attributing the Knicks' defeat to him. While she claimed he jinxed the team, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand disagreed, stating the outcome cannot be blamed on superstition. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also expressed frustration over Trump's involvement in the event.
- •Ocasio-Cortez accuses Trump of distracting Knicks fans
- •Knicks hosted first Finals game at MSG since 1999
- •Trump's attendance caused long security lines for fans
- •Jeffries calls Trump a fake Knicks fan
- •Game four will occur Wednesday at Madison Square Garden
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — AOC has final word on Trump costing Knicks and fans a win in NBA finals
"‘That ticket cost way more than just the money, it cost everybody a good time,’ Ocasio-Cortez tells The Independent
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