Donald Trump was met with a hostile reception as he arrived at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday evening. The president was greeted with jeers and heckles from the crowd, with some fans displaying placards and making vulgar gestures.
Chants of "F--- Trump, go Knicks!" were heard among the audience, while one supporter shouted an expletive-laden remark about gas prices. Signs reading "Nobody wants you here" and "Trump must go" were also visible, according to a Washington Times correspondent in the press pool.
Security was heightened for the event, with Secret Service agents screening attendees and bags prohibited. Fans faced long queues and delays entering the arena, while military helicopters and aircraft were deployed for surveillance.
Trump attended the game as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the first home match of the best-of-seven series. The Knicks, leading 2-0, need two more wins to secure their first NBA title since 1973.
