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President Trump booed during national anthem at NBA Finals Game 3 in MSG

musicJun 9, 20263819,120

President Donald Trump was shown on Madison Square Garden’s video boards during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals and drew loud, sustained boos. Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, entering the arena after ticket holders passed airport-style security. When the camera panned to him he lifted his hand in a salute rather than placing his right hand over his heart, a move that conflicts with U.S. Flag Code guidance. Because the appearance occurred during a nationally televised ceremony, the episode highlighted how presidential conduct at major sporting events becomes a visible test of etiquette and public image.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Trump, shown on camera during the national anthem, is booed loudly at MSG

875514h ago
The View from Halfway Down714

ABC tried to chop the sound so that I sounded like general audience noise but it was very clearly booing. Fuck that guy.

Justice for Renee Good317

He placed his fascist granddaughter right next to him because he’s a coward

Rhon🌻✌️☮️📎🦋👂🙉202

Why does he salute? He is so stupid.

🌊 Matt Gaetz’ Unredacted Life 🌊119

Nothing says "man of the people" quite like ruining the biggest night in NYC sports history with a massive federal security perimeter because you wanted a front-row seat to get booed. 🎪🤡

Susan Behrens74

Thank you #NewYork! MSG management thought the national anthem playing would stop the boos. 😆 🤣

Damian Lynch 🟧 🇦🇺 Rebellion is Mandatory during times of Tyranny70

Thanks to the crowd at MSG 😁

njgirl1981.bsky.social60

What a schmuck!! With a smirk on his rotten face. Why the hell is he saluting?? The felon doesn’t care about basketball!! Thank you NYC!!! Now show Mayor Mamdani and let’s hear cheers!!

Dee49

It would have been fun to show Mamdani immediately after Trump.

Simon Hova47

I was looking forward to this more than the actual game.

HockeyDad39

Cowards showed him during the anthem thinking no one would boo during that. Nice job New York!!!

Jim E38

“Place the flat right hand directly over the heart.” The orange buffoon salutes?! He is not in the military nor a veteran…

foghornleghorn1357.bsky.social35

Five time draft dodger say what?

brendanamartin.bsky.social32

Motherfucking coward loves to hide behind the national anthem and the armed services. bsky.app/profile/bren...

Trash-Panda28

The way they cheered for the singer and the Knicks make it clear they were booing TF outta him.

Mina27

NYT will call this a mixed reaction 😂

Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋26

Trump doesn’t give a shit about anyone but himself He lives in a red bubble surrounded by his #TrumpCult & psychophants who tell him only when he wants to hear

misshay99.bsky.social24

Me and my son was booing him so loud at home my husband thought it was a problem.

LT Aldo Raine23

He’s hated and despised in his hometown. That’s truly an accomplishment. I really like this for him.

kpatrick13.bsky.social19

Prepare to cover Fox News all morning tomorrow talking about how the NYC crowd booed the anthem.

foghornleghorn1357.bsky.social19

I'll never get that disgusting spray tan photo out of my head.

Sue Me17

I heard it louder on another clip And I sure heard it on TV

Chevron15

Bone spurs tried to sneak his appearance in when everybody was looking at the singer cuz he didn't want to look like a coward by not showing his face and still got booed. I bet he doesn't show his face again and I bet he leaves before it's over

the architect15

New Yorkers don't cheer for rapists, pedophiles, traitors or liars.

Bearcats Grad13

He obviously loves being an a$$hole.

Kathy Byrne13

the salute did not happen until he knew the camera was on him

VictoriousYankee13

A draft dodger saluting is a special kind of evil!!!

Keryn12🇦🇺12

What an ‘honour’ for tRUMP. The first president to be BOOED before, during and after the National Anthem.

KoyBeats11

Trump gets a warm welcome when he arrives at MSG

Logic L1 👊🇺🇸🐸10

He salutes because he's a fucking coward. We who respect the flag and love our country (in spite of it's failings and flaws), put our hand over our heart. This asshole is shielding his face from the light. Fuck this fucking coward.

www.koolschrankpress.com10

Mamdani paid a grand for his ticket. Anyone see Der Trump pay for one?

forced2bnice2u.bsky.social10

Good I’m glad his granddaughter was there to hear it! 💯🤬

Rap Bastardz®9

Sad that Ivanka has aged out and he now resorts to his granddaughter Kai as his comforting arm Candy.

bonacker.bsky.social9

Regretful that Trump had to disrupt this beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner!

Mash9

The orange MFer stands against everything that is good in America.

uncleporkdaddy.bsky.social8

I love how they booed him and not the Spurs LMAfuckinO

Julie Bee🐝🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸8

So Madison Square Garden is a super safe venue to hold Whitehouse correspondents dinners, state dinners and DC govt events and a new ballroom like others in DC is pointless

Ladyroseofky8

He is the first president that I have observed during the national anthem that he doesn't put his right hand for on his heart

jjgetsitdone.bsky.social8

That massive, sustained booing just warms my heart.

Nice Old Geezer Opposes Fascist Dictators8

His people will dub in cheering crowds and use the video for political propaganda.

Mark Zohar8

Fucking moron saluting the national anthem like he's just met a North Korean general.

Ann Slater 🍁7

His granddaughter, Kai, standing right behind him is psychopathic. The minute the boos start, she starts to smile. That's a bully.

Shawn 7

So they showed him during National Anthem betting he would not be booed (loudly). Embarrassing.

Dizzygirl7

I heard too much cheering.

Drew Warned You7

I'm sure he'll rant about it like a crybaby later tonight

Kelly Kel 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽✌🏻7

He shouldn't salute, he's never been in the military. That's actually super offensive. Oh yeah, more booing please!

sueboothompson.bsky.social6

It makes me sick every time I see him salute given his disrespect for the military and, let’s face it, the entire country.

Tankame6

Is it just me or is the salute he gave kinda gross and disrespectful? He is not a veteran and has no concept of what a salute really means.

Fed Leppard6

Coward move showing him during the anthem. Maga will cry that NYC hates America

END OLIGARCHY!6

How does this twat get to salute?..... A draft dodger?... Day by day I hate him more....

Linda UWSⓥ6

Of course they show his rancid mug during the National Anthem to blunt the boos.

electricrobert.bsky.social6

Why was it not tomato night?

mariafartaroma.bsky.social5

General Bone spurs with the salute. He's such a fucking idiot.

Transphobes Can't Read5

It's cause he sucks and is the worst

LittleGirlsDontStayLittleForever5

Stolen Valor plus inappropriate saluting. Cadet Bone Spurs is a black hole of Cowardice.

Mascarpwn. 🇵🇷5

What’s the time delay, so they can scrub out the boos?

iammspixie.bsky.social5

I wonder how many times he has been told you don't salute when wearing a suit. But he does it anyway. Because he doesn't actually respect military custom.

Leo4

(Felon) What a shithead.....I meant asshole..... Nahhh, he is both and even more. Waste of oxygen, a vile POS.....!

Jenny4

Fox News will probably call those fans “Antifa”.

🐸4

Mother fucker needs to put his hand over his heart. If only he had one

Beloved by cheese4

I feel SO BAD for the guy singing the anthem

Trampoline Academy4

Seems a little unfair to this guy singing and kinda like a setup to make normies think NYC hates America.

elijahplovejoy.bsky.social4

In recent clips of this sort, the boos are not as universal - or at least dominant - as I'd hoped they would be. We've gotta *drown them out* folks.

Thomas Buchanan 4

The timing was painful as the gentleman singing the Star Spangled Banner was absolutely brilliant…Trump will probably say they were booing the national anthem 🙄

Farmette4

Booooooooooooo (can you hear me from Tx?)

John B Des Moines3

The crowd responded beautifully to the video feed, making it clear they were booing HIM and not the anthem.

cosmoknows.bsky.social3

I’m not a veteran but it still pisses me off when that draft dodger salutes. POS.

kavid3

The boos bursting in air Gave proof on this night That our flag is still there 🇺🇸🏀👻

stadomenica1356.bsky.social3

Strange look on his face; was he smirking while saluting?

Alan Miles3

Is the orange idiot saluting when everyone else has their hand over their heart? He can't do one normal thing.

jbtk.bsky.social3

He came for the boos.

[Ghost]3

He's in the wrong place

Dave (DABS)3

Is that his date next to him? 🚩🚩🚩

Christine Kinser3

As he should be. Now, please it’s half time so Go Knicks.

Shy Ty🌎☮️3

I probably don't have much else in common with people who can afford to buy $10k sports tickets, but at least we all hate Pedonald. Nice work, MSG crowd.

chadg72.bsky.social3

YES!!!!! I LIVE THIS FOR HIM. POMPOUS FAT ORANGE PIECE OF SHIT. I HOPE YOU LEAVE THIS WORLD SOON.

4 Seasons Total Landscaping3

If i was a criminal, I'd be criming tonight.

trh3

I think ABC was hoping the fans wouldn't boo Trump during the national anthem.

The Doily Llama2

It must be awful to know you are this hated.

Earl2

The POS had to show up and try to ruin the night for everyone else. Good for NYC.

Beth Schmidt2

Fuck that guy. Yeah Trump, I mean you.

karicort.bsky.social2

Unfortunately, looks like 🌮 was a bad luck charm.

LesnielBC 🇨🇦🇩🇰2

Kai is going to become the next trump con scammer.

sassychaplain.bsky.social2

He doesn’t even salute correctly. Must not have served in the military… eh?

nyhawk.bsky.social2

And this was the New Yorkers that could afford $5k+ tickets! Imagine when you add in the rest of the city.

russellmania50.bsky.social2

ABC choreograph’s showing Trump during the National anthem to minimize the booing.

IrmaM2

he thinks they are cheering

💙🌟Starsky⭐️💙2

I’m sure Newsmax is saying ‘those weren’t boos, they were cheering for dear leader’ 🙄

Cindy Michels 🇺🇲🇪🇺🇨🇦2

That granddaughter has an evil grin 🧐

Increasingly MORE Unhinged Bajan2

If that's your salute, why fucking bother?

Not, Sure2

Note the very limp salute hand

AntifaHahaha 💙2

He probably doesn't hear at as BOOO. He probably hears it as cheering. It's a dementia thang.

Lioness2

We need to stop doing the national anthem in this country

TK ⭐️⭐️👑2

Why is he saluting 😂

4 Seasons Total Landscaping2

Entitled nepo baby grand daughter beside him? They need to stop trying to make "fetch" happen.🤷‍♀️

Kate2

Watched Trump arrival @ Madison Square Garden live - inside and outside. Was holding my breath for HUGE BOOS from Knicks fans. I know the focus was on a Knicks win, but… … that’s all you got, NYC? You’re letting him enjoy the game? and… go Knicks 🥇

The Athletic
@theathletic.com

During the national anthem, President Donald Trump was booed by the Game 3 crowd at MSG.

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Sir ill Madness🏳️‍🌈151

Should've have panned the camera to Mamdani after a short pause.

Pink Mango116

Not enough boos or tomatoes

Schrodinger's Leftist (he/they)38

It’s ok to boo him AND the anthem.

Brian Morans35

I have to say, showing Trump on the jumbotron during the anthem was a savvy move by MSG. They probably caught some people off guard who hesitated booing during the anthem.

Justin Satzman24

The booing that Trump received here is the equivalent to what the city of Los Angeles said to Spencer Pratt at the ballot box.

Damian Santos19

Heard those boos all the way to Texas. Knicks fans dont deserve that trash

Tony Damon19

He deserves to be booed everywhere he goes. Forever.

Proudlywoke14

In his demented mind, all he heard was cheers.

diary-of-a-madman.bsky.social11

How disrespectful of him. Mr bone spurs never served in the military and does not have the right to salute at anything including the national anthem.

Juliana5310

No, Donald we don't like you. Go away. Take a hint, dude.

J.C.K-C8

Thank you New Yorkers. For too long that S.O.B. has treated the city of NY like he has every woman in his life, like a sex pest who can’t get it through his skull just how repulsive they all find him. God I love NYC🗽🍎

skygirl66.bsky.social8

Outside they chanted NEW YORK HATES you! As he was walking in. He has to make everything about HIM. He spoiled this for NY's and real fans, he just wants to show up everywhere like a dictator does. Wants people to think he's in charge.

ResistaSista768

A rapist felon insurrectionist who belongs in a cell should ALWAYS be booed. FDT to hell.

russellmania50.bsky.social7

ABC filtered it out on Tv.

Captanne7

NGL, I’m in DC and I’m pretty sure I could hear them. I ❤️ NY.

tapdancingspy.bsky.social7

Who the fuck is he saluting?

ed-never-forget.bsky.social6

Good he’s a total pos

Trixiebelden756

He is saluting again like he served

Dana Knows Insanity When She Sees It. 🥊🐸6

Thank you, The Athletic, for showing the truth. #truthmatters

armchairprez5

Kind of a dick move to put trump on the screen while guy sings the anthem. Give the singer his moment.

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk5

Why is grandpa poopypants saluting? It’s not a military event. Anthem starts, stand up, hand over heart, remove headwear. (Orrr… whatever is on his head.)

CarrieT 🗽 ⚖️ 🇺🇸 🐶 📚 🛩 🌏 🐘 🗳 ⛩️ 😆 🎶 🪙 🤷‍♀️5

I thought the sign said "Epstein Conference Champions," which is apropos for the Orange Man.

LannaMick5

Maybe they were booing him because he's a civilian and shouldn't have been saluting ???

Dave N.4

That’s how a rapist and felon should be treated in public.

Gina Lollobrigida4

He's going to say he got the biggest standing ovation that there ever was in the History of the United States!

Empathy4all_Except_Nazis4

The man lies like fish swim

SG3

New York Sports Section Headline: Basketball Owner Bring Noted Racist to Game: Let's Go KKKnicks???!!!

Cristabel3

Watched on a loop like 9 x

Jo3

In psychological terms, 'every stroke (attention) is a good stroke' Any attention is better than none. 'None' is the ultimate wound. The ultimate you aren't worth my time.

GoodKnightSweet3

I love that for him

@theRealDaddy3

He loves to pretend he’s a patriot while he fleeces America: that private donor $ for his ballroom? 1/2 got extended or new federal contracts worth Billion$. Funneled $1.6B in Military funding to his kids start-up company. The trump brand is GIANT fucking scam

Kristin3

Boy, for a person who so desperately needs to be seen as decent and good while he touts his lack of care for his countrymen, this is pretty sick.

luckydog59.bsky.social3

He got what the fuck he deserved he shouldn’t showed his dumb ass up, he likes this because he is a fool.

Ray Smith3

Lardass saluting is disgusting ... 5-time draft dodger !

ryan150.bsky.social3

It turns my stomach to see this draft dodger pedophile salute.

pastorretired.bsky.social3

And yet trump didn’t need a ballroom to hide away in, did he?

Juror #8 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇵🇹 🇺🇸3

Given the pure filth of this traitor, he got off light

RckyMtnMn2

If they win: "The greatest win in Knicks history. NBA history, many people would say. I was inspiring because their favorite president, ME, is a winner. If not for ME, they wouldn't have won." If they lose: "Very sad. All because the Dumocrat Knicks fans hate Trump more than they love the Knicks."

Democracy Must win2

He is such an ass. He wants to show NY that he is hot boss. New Yorkers told him what they think of that piece of shit. May he go back to golfing in a lightening storm

Chloe Haven (she/her)2

Love to see it, love New York ♥️

Catherine's Nook📚2

This tiresome attention seeker doesn't even like basketball and he's always railing on about the NBA. He even had to destroy fans' joy at this much anticipated Knicks Game 3.

Radioman492

Excellently done fans thank you all for that

Kath2

Hope he hears that in his dreams every night for the brief remainder of his shitty fucking life

KJ Serafin🌱2

They didn’t boo him long enough

Sylvia's Mother2

Does he know he was booed? Because that psycho was smiling like they were cheers.

MollScrapPop2

Outstanding Well done, NYC. Keep it up!

gman-san.bsky.social2

They should shout out “Pedophile Protector!” non-stop

nickmiracle.bsky.social2

Perhaps the most beautiful sound in the world

candymanchek.bsky.social2

If midterms happen tomorrow Republicans will lose 522 to zero Anything they tell u about his approval rating being above 9% is a lie

Tpoodz2

Thank you, New York City.

Christine Hallquist
@christinehallquist.bsky.social

In the middle of the national anthem, moments before the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years, President Trump, the most despised leader in the world, stood at attention in his suite, surrounded by bulletproof glass, and was booed by New Yorkers.

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