Did Donald Trump fall asleep during NBA Finals after being booed? ‘Wake TF up’
The president was at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Olivia Bennett 
Madison Square Garden played host to a historic scene on Monday night as Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. The atmosphere, however, was far from welcoming, as the president was met with boos from the crowd when he appeared on the arena's video screens during the national anthem.
A Night of Spurs Dominance
On the court, Victor Wembanyama put on a show, racking up 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. His performance propelled the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory, narrowing the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. The loss was a rare stumble for New York, snapping a 13-game winning streak—the second-longest in NBA postseason history—and ending their 46-day undefeated run. The Knicks, who had swept Philadelphia and Cleveland, missed an opportunity to move within one win of their first title since 1973.
Controversy in the Suite
Trump viewed the game from the suite of Knicks owner James Dolan, joined by his granddaughter Kai, adviser Boris Epshteyn, and Cabinet secretaries Lee Zeldin, Sean Duffy, and Doug Burgum. During the evening, he spent time sitting next to Dolan, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
Despite the high-profile surroundings, the president faced scrutiny regarding his demeanor. Social media users—including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who posted a blunt "Wake TF up"—suggested that Trump appeared to doze off during the game.
Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One for his return to Washington, Trump maintained a different perspective on his reception at the arena. According to The Associated Press, the president claimed, "It was, I think, mostly cheers. It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic."
The Associated Press contributed to this report via 205focus.com.
