"It was so bad" - Raymond Felton shares the reception Donald Trump received in MSG
Trump’s polarizing appearance at Madison Square Garden sparks jeers, feuds and security scrutiny during the NBA Finals
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The brief
President Donald Trump’s presence at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals drew a hostile reception from Knicks fans, with reports of jeering as the Spurs took the game. Coverage from Forbes and NPR highlighted a feud between Trump and ESPN’s Stephen A.
Smith and the crowd’s reaction, while Yahoo Sports relayed Knicks owner James Dolan’s claim that Trump did not fall asleep and noted that security zones would remain for Game 4. The Guardian featured a separate political commentary from Seth Meyers, and Yahoo Sports published former player Raymond Felton’s description of the reception as "so bad." Reports indicate Trump is not expected to attend Game 4, though a security perimeter around MSG will stay in place.
Observers will watch for any further exchanges between Trump and sports media and for fan behavior if the president appears at subsequent games.
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Quick answers
What was the fan reaction to Trump at MSG?
Knicks fans jeered him as the Spurs took Game 3, according to NPR coverage.
Did Trump fall asleep during the game?
Knicks owner James Dolan said Trump did not fall asleep, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Is Trump expected to attend Game 4?
Yahoo Sports reported he is not expected to attend Game 4, though a security zone will remain in place.
What did Raymond Felton say about the reception?
He described the reception as "so bad," quoted in Yahoo Sports.
Coverage (6)
- Trump Slams Stephen A. Smith—Feud Heats Up Over Knicks Game Forbes · 46d ago
- Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals NPR · 46d ago
- Knicks owner James Dolan says President Trump actually didn't fall asleep during Game 3 of NBA Finals Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- NBA Finals: President Donald Trump reportedly not expected to attend Game 4, but security zone around MSG will remain in place Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Seth Meyers on Republicans claiming rigged elections: ‘You’re the ones undermining voter integrity’ The Guardian · 46d ago
- "It was so bad" - Raymond Felton shares the reception Donald Trump received in MSG Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
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