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Published 16:29 09 Jun 2026 GMT
A professional lipreader has claimed to know what President Donald Trump told businessman Jim Dolan after being booed at Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday (June 8).
Trump was in attendance at Madison Square Garden (MSG) for the highly anticipated third game of this year's NBA Finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
The Knicks managed to win the first two games of the series in Texas and were heavy favorites coming into the game, which was on their home court.
But before the game tipped off, Trump was very audibly booed in his home city by a raucous New York crowd, stealing headlines online.
Now, a forensic lipreader has revealed what Trump said to Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports, after his embarrassing moment on live TV.
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Nicola Hickling is a profoundly deaf lip-reading professional who has reviewed footage of Trump after the President appeared on the MSG Jumbotron during the national anthem, resulting in boos from the crowd.
The 79-year-old could be seen smirking from a private box, saluting as fans didn't sound too happy at his presence.
According to the Daily Mail, Hickling said that the President was discussing a mystery person that Dolan had a problem with.
Allegedly, Trump said: “Why wouldn't you accept our friendship, he's loyal,” as Dolan added: “I'm p**sed off at his name.”
“Oh that's not it. Let me bring him next time, you have got it so wrong with him,” the President responded, going on: “I can bring him back to you, with confidence. I'm not just saying that, unless you want to put the feeler out.”
Apparently, this led to Trump admitting that he would attend Game 4, which is set to be held at MSG on June 10.
He apparently said: “If you want me to come to the game on Wednesday, then he's gotta be here,” “You gotta remember, I gotta pull with this. Maybe I could do the trophy, the trophy. This should be gold, don't say no today. I'll bet you a round a golf.”
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver played down the boos, telling ESPN: “I found out (Trump was attending) because Jim Dolan invited him to the game and he said yes,
“He is welcome to be here."
Silver added: “What I will say about President Trump is that he was a fixture at NBA, Madison Square Garden (in the past). A genuine Knicks fan.
“Yes, some inconvenience to fans but if you look around the arena, it is getting packed. People listened and got here early. We should be using sports to create more of a sense of community.”
But Trump's presence may have been a bad omen, as after two road wins, the Knicks lost their first post-season game since the first round, falling 115-11 to the Spurs.
Following Victor Wembanyama's 32-point effort, the series now stands at 2-1 heading into game 4, where the Spurs have the opportunity to tie it up before heading back to San Antonio for game 5.
The Knicks, who were just one win away from a first NBA title in 53 years, now need to win two games to get their hands on the Larry O'Brien trophy.
If the Spurs are to win on Wednesday, the series will stretch into next week, bringing on a potential game 6 at MSG.
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Published 13:23 03 Nov 2019 GMT
It has not been a happy week of sporting events for the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Just last week, Trump was booed and heckled during Game 5 of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park, as he watched the Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals.
It was reported at the time that the President was greeted with a loud chorus of boos, as well as chants of "lock him up!" - an apparent reference to his own famous proclamation against rival Hilary Clinton and perhaps also a nod to the ongoing impeachment discussions surrounding his Presidency.
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Major League Baseball Commissioner, Rob Manfred told a group of reporters that the President arrived after the game had begun in order to minimise disruptions:
''His view was that to make the fan experience as positive as possible.
''He would arrive at Game 5 sometime after the game began so it wouldn’t interfere with fans getting into the stadium.''
But now, Business Insider reports that the President received a decidedly mixed reception at last night's UFC 244 card in Madison Square Garden, New York City.
It represents the second time in seven days that Trump has been confronted with a vision of the public mood of some, though his reception on Saturday night was admittedly less frosty than at Nationals Park last week.
This time, there were loud cheers mixed in with loud boos, and no audible chants of "lock him up!", Business Insider stated.
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However, other tweets emerged showing a less friendly reception for the President.
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Donald Trump was joined by his two adult sons; Don Jr and Eric at the event, as well as several congressional Republicans, the Guardian reports, while the President is said to have repeatedly waved to the crowd throughout the evening's spectacle.
The show piece event of the night centered around the new 'BMF' belt (standing for baddest motherf*****, presented by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson before and after the bout). UFC cult favourite Nate Diaz squared off against a surging Jorge Masvidal for the hugely anticipated and hyped fight, only for proceedings to be stopped before the fourth round could begin, owing to a cut above Diaz's right eye.
Elsewhere on the card, Darren Till picked up a much-needed win over Kelvin Gastelum at middleweight by way of decision, while Stephen Thomson also won by way of decision in his welterweight clash with Vicente Luque.
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Published 10:52 14 Jul 2025 GMT
A lip reader has revealed what Chelsea star Cole Palmer said to teammate Reece James as the team stood behind President Donald Trump during their Club World Cup trophy presentation.
Confusion swept the stage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday night when Trump unexpectedly remained with the Chelsea squad as they celebrated their 3–0 victory over Paris Saint Germain.
The 79-year-old President had just presented the trophy to captain Reece James, but instead of stepping aside to join FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he stayed in the spotlight with the players.
Television footage showed Palmer, 23, appearing puzzled by Trump’s presence, reportedly asking, “What is he doing?” as the celebrations were about to begin.
Lip reader Jeremy Freeman told The Mirror that Palmer could be seen saying: “No, no, just wait, wait… wait… wait,” while Trump stood in front of him.
Moments later, James looked to the side of the stage and asked: “I can lift?” before raising the trophy to officially kick off the celebrations.
Speaking after the match, Palmer admitted he hadn’t expected Trump to be on stage for the trophy lift.
“I knew he was going to be here but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy. I was a bit confused, yes,” he told reporters.
James, 25, suggested the President may have been unsure of what he was supposed to do.
“To be honest, it was quite loud. I couldn’t hear too much,” James said. “He just congratulated me and the team for lifting the trophy and told us to enjoy the moment.”
Fellow defender Levi Colwill, 22, added that Trump was originally expected to leave the stage. “They told me he was going to present the trophy and then exit, but he wanted to stay,” Colwill said.
Trump did eventually step aside and joined Infantino near the back of the stage as Chelsea players celebrated. Speaking to broadcaster DAZN, Trump praised the sport’s rise in the U.S., saying: “It’s a great sport. It’s growing fast. This was a bit of an upset we’re watching today.”
The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico, is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Trump acknowledged the global impact of the tournament.
“It’s a big thing, Gianni’s a friend of mine. FIFA’s done fantastically well,” he said.
Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win, powered by two goals from Palmer and a third from Joao Pedro, secured them the Club World Cup title, and reportedly earned the club a windfall of £84.7 million.
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Published 15:59 10 Nov 2025 GMT
On Sunday, President Donald Trump found himself at the center of a dramatic and embarrassing moment during his attendance at the Washington Commanders' game against the Detroit Lions at Maryland's Northwest Stadium.
The incident took place during a military enlistment ceremony, where Trump was tasked with leading the oath of enlistment for the crowd, per The Guardian.
However, what he likely didn't expect was to be met with loud boos and middle fingers from sections of the crowd.
Trump, who was attending the NFL game as part of a ceremonial role, faced a significant amount of jeering from the crowd as he appeared on the stadium screens late in the first half and was introduced during halftime.
The Washington DC area, which has long supported the Democratic party, wasn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for the former president.
His presence at the game was greeted with a blend of boos and some scattered cheers, with many fans expressing their discontent loudly.
The scene was described as “brutal” by MeidasTouch editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski, who commented that both Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looked “shell-shocked” by the reception.
This wasn’t the first time Trump faced a hostile crowd in Washington, either. Back in 2019, he was greeted with “lock him up” chants at the Washington Nationals’ home stadium during the World Series.
The most memorable moment, however, came when Trump read the military oath of enlistment to the crowd.
As part of the NFL's league-wide Salute to Service initiative, Trump was encouraging new recruits to recite the oath after him.
Instead of using his own name, he said, “and state your name,” prompting a wave of comments from social media users who found the moment both strange and humorous.
One X user asked: “Does he say ‘I [and state your name]’,” while another quipped that the “funniest part” of Trump being booed was hearing him say “[state your name]” out loud instead of his own name.
However, this wasn’t a mistake by the president.
Trump was guiding others to follow the proper format of the oath, which involves the recruit saying their name, not his.
The full oath reads: “I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
Despite the negative reactions, Trump’s appearance was still historically significant. He became the first sitting U.S. president in nearly 50 years to attend a regular-season NFL game, with Jimmy Carter being the last president to do so in 1978.
Trump arrived at the game a bit late, but he did manage to make a statement to reporters, commenting: “We’re gonna have a good game. Things are going along very well. The country’s doing well. The Democrats have to open it up,” referencing the ongoing government shutdown at the time.
As for the game itself, Trump seemed to enjoy the atmosphere, despite the Commanders’ crushing 44-22 defeat.
In the first quarter, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown even celebrated a touchdown by performing a “Trump dance,” which had become a fun trend among athletes over the past year.
St. Brown said: “I heard Trump was going to be [here], I don’t know how many times the president’s going to be at the game, so just decided to have some fun.”
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Published 11:37 27 Feb 2026 GMT
The 2026 State of the Union address unfolded in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political tension, public anxiety, and a deeply divided Congress.
As President Donald Trump stepped up to deliver what would become the longest State of the Union speech in history, it was clear the evening would be anything but ordinary.
Before the speech even began, attention zeroed in on President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as they departed the White House hand in hand.
The couple made their way to the Capitol Building in the presidential armored vehicle famously known as “The Beast.”
But it wasn’t the motorcade that captured curiosity — it was a brief whisper.
As the two walked out together, Trump leaned in and murmured something to Melania. Lip reader NJ Hickling later claimed the president said, "He's turning up," possibly referencing someone expected at the address, per the Express.
Speculation quickly followed. Given that all of Trump’s children were present for the 2026 speech, some believe he may have been referring to his youngest son, Barron Trump, 19.
Barron’s appearance was notable. He did not attend the 2025 State of the Union, likely due to his first year at New York University. This time, however, he joined the rest of the Trump family for the high-profile event.
Seated alongside Melania were all five of Trump’s children: Donald Trump Jr., 48; Ivanka Trump, 44; Eric Trump, 42; Tiffany Trump, 32; and Barron, 19.
Adding to the intrigue, a lip reader also claimed to have uncovered details of a private exchange between Ivanka and Barron during the address, alleging the siblings clashed over a mystery woman in Congress.
The 2026 speech marked Trump’s first official State of the Union of his second term. It was delivered during a politically charged moment, with significant policy debates unfolding across the federal government.
Leading up to the address, Trump sharpened his focus on immigration, economic performance, and national security — themes that have remained central to his administration’s messaging.
Republicans currently control both the House and the Senate and are broadly aligned with the president’s policy direction. However, internal friction has surfaced over immigration enforcement strategies, tariff policies, and the scope of executive authority.
On the other side of the aisle, Congressional Democrats prepared a formal rebuttal that emphasized different priorities, including economic inequality and the protection of democratic institutions. Some Democratic lawmakers even considered boycotts or demonstrations to voice their opposition.
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