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June 5, 2026
Trump Booed During National Anthem at NBA Finals Amid Heavy Security
- President Trump was booed by fans during the national anthem at Madison Square Garden, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.
- Security measures included long lines and multiple checkpoints, creating a chaotic atmosphere for fans and impacting local businesses.
- Trump watched the game from Knicks owner James Dolan's suite, alongside several prominent figures, as the New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs.
8 Sources
- Heightened security for Trump attending NBA Finals includes ban on all bags at Madison Square GardenJun 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM · CBS News
- Madison Square Garden watch party canceled with Trump attending NBA FinalsJun 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM · The Hill
- Ocasio-Cortez calls Trump’s presence at the Knicks game a 'vibe killer' for shutting down watch partiesJun 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM · The Hill
- NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals gameJun 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM · Independent
- New York City tightens security ahead of Trump appearance at NBA FinalsJun 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM · The Hill
- Spurs game as he became first US president at NBA FinalsJun 9, 2026 at 3:08 AM · BBC
- President Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA FinalsJun 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM · CBS News
- Trump on boos: NBA 'a little left wing,' but 'great'Jun 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM · The Hill