Trump booed during national anthem at NBA game amid crowd chants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
During an NBA game on June 8, 2026, a crowd chanted "USA, USA, USA" for the flag before President Trump was shown on video screens. The crowd reacted with loud boos as he saluted, leading to cheers when Knicks players appeared on screen. The scene highlighted the mixed reception of Trump at sporting events. More details are awaited from the game.
- •President Trump was booed during a national anthem at an NBA game.
- •Crowd chanted "USA, USA, USA" prior to the boos.
- •Cheering resumed when Knicks players were shown on the video screens.
- •Event took place on June 8, 2026.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — After a few chants of "USA, USA, USA" for the flag, …
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