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Trump, Mamdani slated to cheer on Knicks during finals game in New York

Trump, Mamdani slated to cheer on Knicks during finals game in New York

Summary

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will both attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York to support the Knicks. While Trump was invited by the Knicks' owner and has a history of sitting courtside, the mayor will be seated in a different, higher section and plans to buy his own ticket.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and Mayor Mamdani will both attend the Knicks' NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
  • Trump has often sat courtside at Knicks games before becoming president.
  • Trump's seat for this game is not expected to be courtside due to security.
  • Knicks owner Jim Dolan personally invited President Trump.
  • Mayor Mamdani confirmed he is paying for his own ticket and will sit away from Trump.
  • Mamdani and Trump have met before, but the mayor does not plan to sit or meet with Trump at the game.
  • Mamdani has attended previous Knicks playoff games and sat in the upper sections.
  • The mayor has been publicly critical of the Trump administration but welcomes any Knicks fans.
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