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Trump Booed at NBA Finals Game in New York City
Heightened security closed blocks and canceled a Knicks watch party as Trump’s visit drew boos and left fans arriving hours early, officials said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump attended the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where he was met with thunderous boos from the crowd during the National Anthem.
- Heightened security measures for the president's visit forced the cancelation of a popular Knicks watch party, as entire blocks in Manhattan were closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- The Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Spurs, leaving fans wondering if Trump's presence brought a 'curse' to their team's performance that evening.
- Despite the negative reception, Trump claimed he received "mostly cheers" from a "very enthusiastic" crowd, though a former senior official said public booing genuinely upsets the president.
- An Economist/YouGov poll shows 60 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the presidency, reflecting the hostile environment officials anticipated before his visit to his home city.
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