Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump attended a New York Knicks basketball game at Madison Square Garden, where he was met with a mixed reception of boos and cheers from the crowd. Despite significant booing when he appeared on the Jumbotron during the national anthem, Trump later told reporters outside Air Force One that he thought the reception was "mostly cheers" and "very enthusiastic." Trump reposted a video on Truth Social claiming "NYC loves" him, hours after the game where the Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 115 to 111. His attendance led to increased security measures, including heavy screening and a no-bag policy, which affected fans and local businesses around the arena. Trump was accompanied by family members and White House staff, and faced further online mockery after appearing to fall asleep during the game, with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticising his attendance. In fullTrump mends his ego by sharing Truth Social post declaring ‘NYC Loves Trump’ after he is booed loudly at Knicks gameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The president watched the game from the owner’s box alongside Knicks owner James Dolan and a few other members of his cabinet.

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The boos weren’t contained to Madison Square Garden.

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Donald Trump was booed by the Madison Square Garden crowd at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

The President's attendance at the game, the first finals matchup the New York Knicks have hosted in 27 years, has drawn backlash from fans.

Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on the video screens at Madison Square Garden on Monday night before Game 3 of the NBA finals

NEW YORK, June 8 : Basketball fans greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend…

Trump, a native New Yorker, was booed louder than the Spurs ahead of Monday's NBA Finals Game 3.

Donald Trump was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from New York Knicks fans as he arrived at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3 between the Knicks and San Antonio…

Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan.

The president’s appearance at the game caused hours of security screenings for the thousands of fans hoping to get in the arena

The president attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City on Monday, prompting enhanced security measures in Midtown Manhattan.

Madison Square Garden crowd erupts in boos as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.

Donald Trump faced a chorus of boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The US president's appearance on the jumbotron during the national anthem…

Trump faces boos from fans at NBA Finals in New York as heightened security complicates attendance for spectators.

Trump’s appearance on arena screens sparks loud jeers before tipoff

US President Donald Trump was given a hostile reception while attending game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump was given a hostile reception while attending game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.