Trump booed at NBA finals

U.S. President Donald Trump watched the third game of the NBA final series played at Madison Square Garden in New York from the stands. Trump's appearance in the arena during the match between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs drew attention.

REACTION ROSE WHEN HE APPEARED ON THE BIG SCREEN

Trump was projected onto the big screen in the arena during the playing of the U.S. national anthem. At that moment, many spectators in the stands booed the U.S. President for a long time.

The booing ended when the U.S. flag was shown on the screen following Trump's image. Later, when the New York Knicks players were shown, the fans cheered.

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During the pre-game ceremony, the spectators also loudly booed the visiting team players as the San Antonio Spurs players' names were announced.

HE MARKED A FIRST

Trump went down in history as the first U.S. President to watch an NBA final game in person while in office. Leaving the arena after the match, Trump departed from New York to return to the White House.

News Source: 12punto