Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know
US President Donald Trump was met with "thunderous" booing from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, 2026. The boos occurred when Trump appeared on the Jumbotron during the national anthem. Despite the reception, Trump played down the incident after the San Antonio Spurs' win against the New York Knicks. Security was significantly heightened for the event, with multiple checkpoints and a large presence of Secret Service and police personnel. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated Trump was welcome and a "genuine Knicks fan," while fans also reportedly made rude gestures and held protest signs.