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The New York Knicks clinched an NBA championship spot Monday – and President Trump shared his excitement over his home team’s progress and his hopes to attend an NBA Finals game during today’s cabinet meeting
“Boy, what a team. They win all their games,” Trump said. “They really, they have some great players. I think I will be going to one of their games.” He also congratulated Knicks owner Jim Dolan, who he counts as a longtime friend.
Q: Are you going to the Knicks game?TRUMP: I was going to go on Wednesday, but they closed it out very quickly. I think I'll be going to one of the games. pic.twitter.com/UvQXxtqzXl— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 27, 2026
Trump has been a Knicks fan for years, with recently surfaced photos showing him sitting courtside back in 1991. If his plans work out, he will be the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game. His endorsement of the team could prove testing for the Knicks: embrace Trump’s support – and half the country will hate you. Reject it – and the other half will. It’s lose-lose!
