Trump booed by fans at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
PBS • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Donald Trump was booed by fans at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. The reaction occurred as he was shown on video screens during the national anthem. Following the incident, Trump told reporters that he perceived the crowd's response as mostly cheers, despite the boos. The game is part of the ongoing Finals as teams vie for the championship title.
- •Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- •Fans booed loudly when he appeared on the video screens.
- •Trump stated he heard mostly cheers after the game.
- •This marks the first attendance by a sitting president at an NBA Finals.
- 3:16 PMPBS — Trump booed by NBA Finals crowd prior to Game 3 - PBS
"The president was unfazed. “It was, I think, mostly cheers,” he told reporters after the game before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”
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