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As soon as it was announced that Donald Trump would be attending game three of the NBA finals, it felt like the entire state of New York sighed with defeat.
They all feared the inevitable...he...was going to curse the New York Knicks with his abysmal vibes, and they would lose to the San Antonio Spurs.
Needless to say, the prophecy came true. Trump went to the Knicks game Monday night, got booed, seemed to take a little nap, and it seems like his mere presence made things go south. The Knicks lost!
As you could imagine, people are BEYOND pissed. And eeeeeeeveryone is pointing fingers at Trump.
A person in a suit and tie is saluting solemnly under a spotlight
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ESPN NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith went so far as to say it, point-blank: "Obviously, I'm blaming him....The president disrupted our mojo."
Person in a gray suit and black tie speaking in front of a U.S. flag backdrop
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Cardi B, who performed at the halftime show, concurred. "It did feel a little dark in there," she said in a video, while eating a SpongeBob popsicle.
Person holding a SpongeBob-themed ice cream bar, wearing a polka dot top, sitting indoors
Person holding a SpongeBob-themed ice cream bar, wearing a polka dot top, sitting indoors
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Sorry to all the Knicks fans. Hoping, for your sake, the curse's shelf life is pretty short. But, unfortunately, all the tweets about The Trump Curse™️ are very, very, very funny, so I'm reveling in the turmoil just slightly! Teeny tiny bit!
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Here are some of the best tweets about what people are calling #TrumpCurse:
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Tweet by user "Lucifer's Tweetz" says, "Good morning to everyone who knows Trump jinxed the Knicks game." Posted June 9, 2026, at 5:03 AM
Tweet by user "Lucifer's Tweetz" says, "Good morning to everyone who knows Trump jinxed the Knicks game." Posted June 9, 2026, at 5:03 AM
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Tweet by @ferretallen jokes about Knicks fans storming the capital if they lose four straight games after Trump's appearance
Tweet by @ferretallen jokes about Knicks fans storming the capital if they lose four straight games after Trump's appearance
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Post: "We knew his evil ass would come and fuck the energy up ?" with engagement buttons below
Post: "We knew his evil ass would come and fuck the energy up ?" with engagement buttons below
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Social media post by michelleyroo2 blaming an unnamed person for a loss, accusing them of cursing the team
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Tweet inviting Knicks fans to bring sage to Madison Square Garden at 1:30 PM for a cleansing event
Tweet inviting Knicks fans to bring sage to Madison Square Garden at 1:30 PM for a cleansing event
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Governor Gavin Newsom retweets a post by MeidasTouch: Knicks' winning streak ends after President Trump's Game 3 NBA Finals attendance
Governor Gavin Newsom retweets a post by MeidasTouch: Knicks' winning streak ends after President Trump's Game 3 NBA Finals attendance
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Tweet joking that the Knicks performed well after Trump couldn't curse them with his gaze
Tweet joking that the Knicks performed well after Trump couldn't curse them with his gaze
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Tweet summarizing Trump's impact on a Knicks game, mentioning inconvenience, boos, and potential jinx. Posted by Ron Filipkowski on June 9, 2026
Tweet summarizing Trump's impact on a Knicks game, mentioning inconvenience, boos, and potential jinx. Posted by Ron Filipkowski on June 9, 2026
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Social media post by Liv_Agar questioning if the Knicks are cursed and will never win a championship again
Social media post by Liv_Agar questioning if the Knicks are cursed and will never win a championship again
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Tweet: "Trump really attended the game and the Knicks lost. Everyone saw this coming."
Tweet: "Trump really attended the game and the Knicks lost. Everyone saw this coming."
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Summary of a tweet listing sports events that Donald Trump attended, noting losses for the teams he supported and humorously suggesting a "Trump curse."
Summary of a tweet listing sports events that Donald Trump attended, noting losses for the teams he supported and humorously suggesting a "Trump curse."
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Tweet by Isaiah Martin says Trump halted New York and canceled watch parties only to sleep during the game and blame the Knicks for a loss
Tweet by Isaiah Martin says Trump halted New York and canceled watch parties only to sleep during the game and blame the Knicks for a loss
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Social media post stating: "It's over. Knicks cursed. Spurs in six."
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Tweet by Mike linking Trump appearing at a Knicks game to their loss, concluding "everything he touches turns to shit." Uses hashtags #TrumpCurse #NBAFinals
Tweet by Mike linking Trump appearing at a Knicks game to their loss, concluding "everything he touches turns to shit." Uses hashtags #TrumpCurse #NBAFinals
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Tweet by user @Allwhichlam: "He is a curse. He made them lose, inconvenienced people, and ruined the game just so he could fall asleep in public."
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A tweet expressing a strong opinion about Donald Trump. Engaged with over 15,700 likes
A tweet expressing a strong opinion about Donald Trump. Engaged with over 15,700 likes
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Tweet discussing an alternate timeline where Kamala won, the world is excited about the World Cup, and Trump is imprisoned, affecting the Knicks game
Tweet discussing an alternate timeline where Kamala won, the world is excited about the World Cup, and Trump is imprisoned, affecting the Knicks game
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Tweet by John Kennedy joking about Trump's reaction to Knicks' 13-game win streak
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Social media post criticizing someone for disrupting NYC, leading to boos and a Knicks loss, and calling Donald Trump a "generational loser."
Social media post criticizing someone for disrupting NYC, leading to boos and a Knicks loss, and calling Donald Trump a "generational loser."
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Tweet about leaving MSG, comparing the scene to Gotham City after a Joker attack, mentioning the impact on thousands and expressing frustration
Tweet about leaving MSG, comparing the scene to Gotham City after a Joker attack, mentioning the impact on thousands and expressing frustration
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Tweet by user saying Trump is a walking evil omen
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Tweet jokingly claims the NY Knicks lost a game in NYC after Trump attended, following earlier wins in San Antonio against the Spurs
Tweet jokingly claims the NY Knicks lost a game in NYC after Trump attended, following earlier wins in San Antonio against the Spurs
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Tweet criticizing the Knicks, mentioning Howard Lutnick, Rahm Emanuel, Mike Bloomberg, and Donald Trump as bad luck supporters
Tweet criticizing the Knicks, mentioning Howard Lutnick, Rahm Emanuel, Mike Bloomberg, and Donald Trump as bad luck supporters
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A social media post expressing frustration about a Knicks loss, blaming someone humorously described with "sausage fingers."
A social media post expressing frustration about a Knicks loss, blaming someone humorously described with "sausage fingers."
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Parody tweet summarizing events involving Trump at a Knicks game on June 8, 2026
Parody tweet summarizing events involving Trump at a Knicks game on June 8, 2026
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Tweet joking about a disruption at a New York Knicks game when Donald Trump appeared at Madison Square Garden, using hashtag #TrumpCurse
Tweet joking about a disruption at a New York Knicks game when Donald Trump appeared at Madison Square Garden, using hashtag #TrumpCurse
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Social media post expressing strong dislike for the president, dated June 8, 2026
Social media post expressing strong dislike for the president, dated June 8, 2026
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Tweet by user covie_93 questions why Trump didn't watch the NBA finals at the White House as he did the January 6 insurrection
Tweet by user covie_93 questions why Trump didn't watch the NBA finals at the White House as he did the January 6 insurrection
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Donald Trump forcing his way into Madison Square Garden really fucked up the Knicks 13 game playoff winning streak pic.twitter.com/Ls2S7MSBFe
— Bobby, No Althoff (@JBob_15) June 9, 2026
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Social media post criticizing someone for contributing to the Knicks' first loss since April 23; post includes engagement stats
Social media post criticizing someone for contributing to the Knicks' first loss since April 23; post includes engagement stats
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Tweet joking about Rahm Emanuel, Mike Bloomberg courtside and Trump in the box, implying it's too much "evil energy."
Tweet joking about Rahm Emanuel, Mike Bloomberg courtside and Trump in the box, implying it's too much "evil energy."
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Tweet expressing disapproval of Trump at NBA finals, mentioning being booed, falls asleep, and blaming him for NYC's loss
Tweet expressing disapproval of Trump at NBA finals, mentioning being booed, falls asleep, and blaming him for NYC's loss
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Tweet by Evan Turner: "NYC, trump lost yall that game." Posted on June 8, 2026
Tweet by Evan Turner: "NYC, trump lost yall that game." Posted on June 8, 2026
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Tweet by Franklin Leonard mentions a Muslim mayor, Jewish bagel, Donald Trump, and Knick's basketball prediction
Tweet by Franklin Leonard mentions a Muslim mayor, Jewish bagel, Donald Trump, and Knick's basketball prediction
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