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"Completely out of his mind": Trump claims chorus of boos at Knicks game was "mostly cheers"
By Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while attending the Knicks game in his hometown of New York City last night, yet he told the press that New Yorkers gave him a warm and joyous welcome. Despite an abundance of video evidence showing the president being booed multiple times, he seems, as always, to h
Why this matters
The stark disconnect between Donald Trump's account of his reception at the Knicks game and the abundance of video evidence showing widespread booing raises questions about the president's relationship with reality and his willingness to distort facts. This incident is reminiscent of his past claims of exaggerated crowd sizes and false narratives, which have become a hallmark of his presidency. The fact that Trump would so blatantly misrepresent his reception in his hometown of New York City, a place often seen as a hub of progressive values and LGBTQ+ culture, suggests a deep-seated need to control the narrative and shape public perception. As the national conversation around LGBTQ+ rights and politics continues to evolve, incidents like this highlight the importance of verifying information through reputable sources and holding public figures accountable for their words and actions. The National LGBTQ Task Force and other organizations play a crucial role in promoting accuracy and truth in the public discourse.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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