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| Street closures, Secret Service-level security expected as Trump to attend NBA Finals |
| 2026-06-07 |
| NEW YORK, June 6 (Reuters) - Road closures, bag bans and a gauntlet of security measures will greet fans at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump descends on the heart of Manhattan to watch the New York Knicks play the San Antonio Spurs at home in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Secret Service urged ticket holders to arrive early to the self-styled "World's Most Famous Arena", which sits above the busiest transit hub in the United States, Penn Station, and will see the NBA Finals for the first time in more than a quarter-century with Trump in attendance. "Attendees should anticipate hard street closures in the immediate area surrounding Madison Square Garden," Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi said in an emailed statement. "A strict no-bag policy will be enforced, and we want to communicate that early and broadly so fans can plan accordingly. Attendees should also expect Secret Service-level security screening, similar to airport screening procedures." "To ensure timely entry and avoid delays, we strongly encourage fans to arrive at least two hours before tip-off. While final operational details are still being coordinated, this is the planning framework we currently expect and can be reported as such," Guglielmi said. |
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