Rep. Nadler Makes Joking Remark About Trump at NBA Finals During Sports Broadcasting Hearing
During a congressional hearing on the Sports Broadcasting Act, Rep. Jerry Nadler made a lighthearted comment suggesting Trump should stay away from Madison Square Garden to help the Knicks win Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Trump had attended Game 3 on Monday, becoming the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals. The remark occurred during a hearing primarily focused on concerns about NFL games being broadcast exclusively on streaming services at high costs to fans.
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., made a joking remark during a congressional hearing on the Sports Broadcasting Act, suggesting that President Trump should stay away from Madison Square Garden to help the New York Knicks win Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Trump had attended Game 3 on Monday, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. The hearing was primarily focused on criticism of the NFL for broadcasting games exclusively on streaming services, with representatives noting that some fans pay nearly $1,000 to watch their favorite teams. Nadler's comment appeared to reference the Knicks' loss in Game 3, which occurred after Trump's attendance. Trump's visit to Madison Square Garden involved enhanced security measures, including a security fence around the arena and longer wait times for attendees. The remark was made in the context of a hearing about sports broadcasting practices rather than as part of substantive testimony.
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Nadler goes out of his way to rip Trump's Knicks game appearance during Sports Broadcasting Act hearing
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