Trump’s attendance at the game became a source of significant controversy even before it began, as heightened security measures at Madison Square Garden led to considerable delays for attendees. On Saturday, the Knicks issued a statement on social media advising fans to arrive at the arena two hours before the game to undergo “TSA-style screening.”
Online commentators commended Knicks fans for loudly booing when the president appeared on the Jumbotron. Some questioned Trump’s decision to attend the game despite anticipating the reaction. The New York Post, known for its favorable stance towards Trump, shared a video from inside the arena highlighting that Trump was “booed during National Anthem of NBA Finals Game 3.”
