Trump Attends Knicks-Spurs Game 3 at MSG, Receives Mixed Cheers and Boos During National Anthem
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. The Knicks lost to the Spurs, ending a 13-game playoff winning streak.
nypost.comPresident Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Videos from the arena showed a mixed reaction when Trump appeared on the jumbotron during the national anthem. Some sections of the crowd erupted into USA chants and cheers, while other sections responded with loud boos.
" "He should stick to the UFC, they're going to boo him everywhere else," Rogan said. don't go to that spot, go to the UFC," Rogan added. " "The people that say they're booing him, you're distorting reality.
It's not true, they cheer him," Rogan said. Joey Diaz said that Trump's presence at the game was "the kiss of death" for the Knicks. The New York Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3, ending New York's 13-game playoff winning streak.
Trump's presence created an unusually complex security operation on Monday night. S. Secret Service, New York Police Department and arena officials established extensive security protocols around Madison Square Garden.
Security measures included a no-bag policy, multiple screening checkpoints and a large security perimeter around the arena. Fans were advised to arrive earlier than usual due to enhanced screening procedures. Officials warned of longer entry times due to the enhanced screening procedures.
Authorities canceled the Knicks' traditional outdoor watch party outside the Garden for Game 3, citing coordination with the Secret Service and the challenges of managing large crowds during a presidential visit. m. ET Wednesday.
It is immediately unknown if Trump plans to attend another game.
