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Trump smiles through torrent of boos during national anthem at NBA Finals
President Donald Trump smiled and saluted under a mixed torrent of boos from New Yorkers at Madison Square Garden while attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- He was met with boos and jeers from the New York crowd during the national anthem.
- Trump smiled and saluted the crowd.
- New York City is characterized as politically liberal.
- Trump was accompanied by several high-profile individuals.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver commented on Trump's history as a Knicks fan.
- Trump is the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals.