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Trump to attend NBA Finals, dismisses fan concerns over ticket prices

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President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but expressed little sympathy for fans unable to afford the high ticket prices, suggesting they watch on television instead. He commented on the Knicks' performance and praised player Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, while also briefly addressing Victor Wembanyama's national anthem stance. Trump's remarks come amid pressure to address inflation, a key issue in his reelection campaign. AI

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Trump to attend NBA Finals, dismisses fan concerns over ticket prices

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, The Associated Press ·

    ‘That’s the way life goes’: Trump tells Knicks fans who can’t afford tickets to ‘watch it on television’

    With Finals tickets hitting a floor of $8,000, the president is planning to attend Game 3 in New York himself.

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