Trump Booed, Appears to Doze Off at NBA Finals Game 3

After inconveniencing scores of New Yorkers by closing streets around Madison Square Garden — including thousands of Knicks fans who had to line up hours early to go through enhanced security, and viewing parties outside the Garden were canceled — Donald was greeted by a very loud New York “Hello” when shown on the jumbotron during the National Anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He wasn’t shown again in the arena after the booing incident, but fans in attendance snapped photos and videos, including one moment of Trump appearing to doze off, which quickly circulated on social media.

> Trump booed very loudly here at MSG pic.twitter.com/IeQwwqGtop — Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) June 9, 2026

> Trump takes a long blink during the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/uValJdTJWJ — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) June 9, 2026

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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/06/trump-booed-asleep-nba-finals/)._