Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals on Monday. It was an extremely controversial decision to go to the game as ticket prices sky rocketed, Knicks watch parties outside the stadium were cancelled, and multiple analysts suggested it was not a good idea for him to attend.
Now, fans are pointing out how the President appeared to be passed out during the game. Below is the video.
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Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; United States president Donald Trump looks on before game three of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Donald Trump Caught Passed Out At NBA Finals
Due to Trump’s presence at Game 3, strict security and logistical changes were implemented for fans and the media. The NYPD prohibited the popular unofficial watch parties that were usually held outside the arena in order to accommodate the massive security operation.
All tickets holders were required to leave their bags at home and undergo screenings aided by the Secret Service in the manner of the TSA.Additionally, fans were required to arrive at least two hours in advance.
Local businesses were also affected by Donald Trump’s decision. Madison Square Garden’s surrounding areas were prohibited.
Apparently, all of this was done in order to catch Donald Trump sleeping for the cameras. Surprisingly, cameras in the suite captured Trump sleeping during the game:
DONALD TRUMP HAS FALLEN ASLEEP AT THE NBA FINALS IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. pic.twitter.com/rFrW6c4cME
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) June 9, 2026
Fans were quick to react to the President sleeping on the tax payer’s dime:
Inconvenienced all of NYC just so he could get boo’d + some nappy time at the game
Inconvenienced thousands just to catch some sleep.
tbh he looks dead sitting there
Huge shoutout to Call to Activism political strategist DavidSchwartz70for uncovering the clip that broke the internet. This whole team works hard every day to find stories that matter, and this one was a home run.
Trump out here sleeping through the Finals like it’s a Sunday afternoon nap. The man really said “I’m here… but also not.”
LMAOOOOOOO shut down half of midtown and ruined the first finals game at the garden in 30 years just for this fat pedophile to fall asleep
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