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Grizzlies Win in London as Heckler Interrupts US Anthem
A heckler protested President Trump's Greenland acquisition plan during the U.S. anthem at an NBA game, a move opposed by less than 20% of Americans, according to a recent survey.
- On Sunday, a protester interrupted the Star-Spangled Banner at the Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic game at London's O2 Arena, shouting `Leave Greenland Alone` to loud cheers.
- President Donald Trump has recently revived the plan to buy Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, but a recent survey found less than 20% of Americans support it.
- During Vanessa Williams' performance, the heckler shouted `Leave Greenland Alone`, prompting NBA fans to react with mixed boos and cheers at the O2 Arena.
- European allies described the episode as a potential `end of NATO` moment, while the president argues the move serves U.S. interests because Russia and China operate in the region.
- With tariffs back on the table, in recent weeks Trump has escalated rhetoric, pursuing a 20% tariff on NATO allies unless they change tone on Greenland's sovereignty.
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NBA crowd heckles US national anthem: 'Leave Greenland alone'
Moments before tipoff at Sunday's NBA game in London, a heckler's outburst about Greenland drew cheers from the crowd, highlighting growing tensions over President Donald Trump's attempts to annex the Arctic island.
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As tensions escalate around Greenland in recent days, a spectator disrupted the American anthem during an NBA game in London on Sunday 18 January, delivering a crazy message.
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