Trump says people who can’t afford NBA Finals ticket can watch on TV: ‘That’s the way life goes’
Trump said fans priced out by tickets up to $8,000 can watch on television as he plans to attend Game 3.
- President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden after receiving an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
- The New York Knicks have returned to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, a historic drought that has driven extraordinary ticket demand for the championship series.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Wednesday that a presidential appearance might be unifying in "our increasingly divided society," adding it "creates a sense of connectivity among people."
- Earlier on Friday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the president's planned attendance on CNN, telling anchor John Berman he is "not sure it's going to be a good reception for him."
- Asked about $8,000 ticket prices, Trump told reporters on Air Force One that fans unable to afford seats "can watch it on television," adding, "That's the way life goes.
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Donald Trump once again provided discussions with a statement about the ticket prices at the NBA finals. His words also make many fans listen shortly before the start of the World Cup.
President Trump confirms NBA Finals appearance, shrugs off $8,000 ticket prices
President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden, but said he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary basketball fans who can't afford sky-high ticket prices to do the same.They can watch it on television, Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Friday as he flew to Wisconsin for an event with farmers, after he was asked about tickets that have climbed as high as $8,000 each when the Ne…
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The NBA finals are currently running in the USA. Tickets are hardly affordable. Donald Trump, however, does not bother much.
US President Trump has announced his visit to the third NBA finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. He does not mind the fact that average citizens' tickets are unaffordable.
US President Trump has announced his visit to the third NBA finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. He does not mind the fact that average citizens' tickets are unaffordable.
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