{"id":2612211,"date":"2026-06-08T22:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-smiles-through-torrent-of-boos-during-national-anthem-at-nba-finals\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T22:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:22:50","slug":"trump-smiles-through-torrent-of-boos-during-national-anthem-at-nba-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-smiles-through-torrent-of-boos-during-national-anthem-at-nba-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump smiles through torrent of boos during national anthem at NBA Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-smiles-through-torrent-of-boos-during-national-anthem-at-nba-finals%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2612211&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Donald trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, riding in to boos from New Yorkers before the game. as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-korea-state-documentary-admits-food-crisis\/\" title=\"North Korea State Documentary Admits \u2018Food Crisis\u2019\">camera showed<\/a> him in the presidential suite during the national anthem, his presence sparked a mix of jeers and some cheers.The article notes that this reaction was ample, though less intense then the boos aimed at Spurs players on the big screen.  <\/p>\n<p>It also describes his high-profile entourage in the suite, including several senior officials and associates, and mentions that his granddaughter stood beside him for the anthem. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Trump has long been a fixture at the arena and a genuine Knicks fan,a remark interpreted by some as a rebuttal of claims by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that Trump isn\u2019t truly a Knicks supporter. The piece further points out that Trump\u2019s attendance marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended the NBA Finals.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> smiled and saluted under a mixed torrent of boos from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"61\">New Yorkers<\/a> at Madison Square Garden while attending Game 3 of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nba\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nba\">NBA Finals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump took the presidential suite of the arena shortly before the game started, with a high-profile retinue in tow. His appearance was guaranteed to draw strong reactions from the crowd, which was heard when the camera panned to him during the national anthem.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4600035\/trump-nba-finals-box-suite-guests\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump hosts Lee Zeldin and Dan Scavino in presidential suite for NBA Finals<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4599522\/trump-bringing-entourage-security-disruptions-game-3-knicks-spurs\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump bringing an entourage and security disruptions to Game 3 of Knicks-Spurs<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4599535\/stephen-smith-calls-trump-narcissistic-attend-knicks-game\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Stephen A. Smith calls Trump \u2018narcissistic\u2019 for attending Knicks game<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naysayers got the first say, sending a torrent of boos and jeers right as the camera switched to his suite. Trump only smiled and saluted, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-booed-at-town-hall-after-saying-snap-cuts-due-to-us-not-having-unlimited-money-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"House Republican booed at town hall after saying SNAP cuts due to US not having \u2018unlimited money\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">triggering loud boos<\/a> and a smattering of cheers mixing into a low roar from the crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Associated Press<\/em> reporter Michelle Price <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/michellelprice\/status\/2064146940506275876?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/michellelprice\/status\/2064146940506275876?s=20\">noted<\/a> that his featuring on the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >screen drew widespread boos<\/a>, but not as loud as when the San Antonio Spurs players were shown on the screen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York City is famously blue, turning the state into a Democratic bastion every election cycle. Its current mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is the first socialist to run a major American city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pictures and videos showed crowds of New Yorkers booing and flipping off his motorcade during its long route to Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump brought a high-profile retinue to occupy the presidential suite with him, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lee-zeldin\/\">Lee Zeldin<\/a>, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, diplomats Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, attorney Boris Epshteyn, aide Natalie Harp, his granddaughter Kai Trump, and Director of\u00a0White House Oval Office Operations Walt Nauta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s granddaughter was standing next to him during the singing of the national anthem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking right before the game, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2064138139153612809?s=20\">noted<\/a> that Trump was long a \u201cfixture\u201d at Madison Square Garden and that he is a \u201cgenuine Knicks fan.\u201d His remarks were interpreted by some commentators as a direct rebuke of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries\u2019s (D-NY) claim that Trump wasn\u2019t a true fan of the team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4600035\/trump-nba-finals-box-suite-guests\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4600035\">TRUMP HOSTS LEE ZELDIN AND DAN SCAVINO IN PRESIDENTIAL SUITE FOR NBA FINALS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knicks owner James Dolan is known to be close with Trump, donating to his campaign and allowing him to use Madison Square Garden for a campaign rally ahead of the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s attendance at the game makes him the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump salutes amid boos from NYC fans at NBA Finals Game 3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2612212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26160027849930.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[36811,33763,80978,3634],"class_list":["post-2612211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-crowd-reaction","tag-national-anthem","tag-nba-finals","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26160027849930.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2612211"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2612215,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612211\/revisions\/2612215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2612212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2612211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2612211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2612211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}