U.S. President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Kai Trump attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard REFILE - CORRECTING FROM "NBA PLAYOFFS" TO "NBA FINALS".
President Donald Trump was booed by the crowd at Madison Square Garden during the National Anthem at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
As the anthem played, ABC cameras captured the President saluting in his suit. The crowd reacted loudly; this marked the only time Trump appeared on screen during the introduction. A crowd outside the arena also booed his motorcade upon arrival.
Trump attended the Knicks' first home game with son-in-law Jared Kushner and administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and EPA head Lee Zeldin.
Trump's attendance disrupted the fan experience significantly: the official watch party was relocated to Bryant Park to accommodate additional security measures, and attendees were required to arrive several hours before tip-off due to heightened security protocols.
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