Trump booed during U.S. anthem at NBA Finals in his native New York City
President Donald Trump was met with boos from the crowd while attending an NBA Finals game in New York City. Despite the negative reception, Trump characterized the crowd's reaction as enthusiastic and mostly positive.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political polarization in the U.S. and the public reception of the President in urban centers.
U.S. President Donald Trump was greeted by a resounding wave of boos from New Yorkers as he stood at attention during the national anthem ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
The article reports the event and includes both the crowd's reaction and the President's own interpretation of the event.
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