Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
President Trump confirmed his attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals but expressed little sympathy for fans unable to afford high ticket prices. He suggested that those who can't attend should simply watch the game on television. Trump also commented on the Knicks' performance and avoided discussing a national anthem controversy involving Spurs player Victor Wembanyama.
- ▪Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- ▪He stated that fans can watch the game on television if they can't afford tickets.
- ▪Ticket prices for the game have reached as high as $8,000 each.
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Open this photo in gallery:President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., on Friday.Mark Schiefelbein/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPresident Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden, but said he doesn’t have much sympathy for ordinary basketball fans who can’t afford sky-high ticket prices to do the same.
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