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As the national anthem played, cameras showed Trump saluting. Boos could be heard from parts of the crowd, though the president appeared unfazed by the reaction. Rather than acknowledge them, he smiled and continued saluting throughout the performance.
The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden shifted moments later when the camera turned away from Trump and focused on Knicks star Jalen Brunson. The boos were replaced by loud cheers, according to VT.