Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. US President Donald Trump attended the finals of the National Basketball Association (NBA)—the sport’s premier competition—where he faced loud jeering. Spectators at the game, held at Madison Square Garden in New York, subjected Trump to a barrage of hostile remarks. The US economy is under significant strain due to the conflict with Iran, and American citizens are angry with Trump over this situation.

According to the news agency AP and circulating footage, Trump was seen watching the game from an executive suite. He appeared on the big screen while the national anthem was played at the start of the match. Spectators booed him at various points throughout the game. Most Americans believe that Trump is responsible for rising fuel prices and the resulting impact on their cost of living.