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Hakeem Jeffries tells Trump to stay away from Knicks in NBA Finals

Trump plans to attend the game, a visit that drew criticism from Jeffries and mixed reactions from fans.

Hakeem Jeffries tells Trump to stay away from Knicks in NBA Finals
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged President Donald Trump not to attend the Knicks’ upcoming NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. Trump plans to go, while New Yorkers quoted in the story expressed differing views about his visit.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who welcomed Knicks fans, including Trump, and appeared in an ad with congressional candidates

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Hakeem Jeffries Questions Trump’s Planned Attendance at NBA Finals Game

Outlets agree that Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to attend a Knicks NBA Finals game. Center outlets focus on Jeffries’ objection, with coverage also noting mixed fan reactions or possible political benefit. Right-leaning outlets portray the criticism as partisan and ineffective, while stressing Trump’s invitation or past Knicks attendance.

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