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Trump Hosts Lee Zeldin and Dan Scavino in Presidential Suite for NBA Finals
President Donald Trump brought Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, and several others along to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals in the presidential suite.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- He watched the game from the presidential suite.
- Accompanying Trump were EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, diplomats Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, attorney Boris Epshteyn, aide Natalie Harp, and Walt Nauta.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver noted Trump's history as a Knicks fan and presence at the Garden.
- Knicks owner James Dolan has a close relationship with Trump.
- Extensive security measures were in place, including road closures around the arena.
- A White House spokeswoman stated Trump's love for sports and anticipation for the Knicks' potential championship.