ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump was recently booed during the NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York. Videos flooded social media, capturing the crowd's discontent with the president when the camera panned to him saluting during the country's national anthem.
According to Euronews, Trump's attendance prompted "ultra-tight" security measures, causing chaos outside the Manhattan stadium. Reports indicate that fans without tickets were forced several blocks away from the stadium, and watch parties excited to watch the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs were also banned.
Video: Trump booed during national anthem at NBA Finals
Minority Leader of the United States Senate Chuck Schumer also took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his stance on Trump's attendance in several posts.
He wrote, "During one of the best moments NYC has enjoyed in decades, (Trump) makes it all about himself. Trump should LEAVE US ALONE! He's not wanted here."
Schumer added in another post, "All because Donald Trump wanted to make it about himself. I trust New Yorkers will let him hear how they feel about that," in reference to a video showing people waiting an hour to get into Madison Square Garden.
Officials told ticket holders to arrive two hours early due to tight security screenings. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a news conference, "The message is simple: celebrate the Knicks, but avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets for the game."
Another video captured crowds booing the US President during a watch party in Bryant Park. Aside from Trump, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and several other well-known celebrities attended the game.
