09.06.2026 11:20
US President Donald Trump was seen dozing off while watching the NBA Finals. Although Trump tried to compose himself when he noticed the cameras were on him, the moment was captured on record.
US President Donald Trump watched the NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs from the stands. However, a moment during the match overshadowed the game itself.
MOMENTS OF DOZING CAUGHT ON CAMERA
The 79-year-old Trump closed his eyes and dozed off for a while while watching the match. Those moments were recorded by the cameras in the arena.
As the images of Trump sleeping quickly spread, the US President was seen trying to pull himself together after noticing the cameras were on him.
A FIRST IN NBA HISTORY
Madison Square Garden also witnessed a historic moment. Trump was recorded as the first US President to attend the NBA Finals in person.
Trump, who watched the game as a guest of New York Knicks owner James Dolan, a longtime friend, sat in a bulletproof suite as part of security measures.
BOOS AND APPLAUSE CAME TOGETHER
As he entered the arena, some fans greeted Trump with applause, while others booed from certain sections. However, the most talked-about moment of the night was the footage of Trump dozing off during the match.