Madison Square Garden tightens security as President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Multiple outlets report that the U.S. Secret Service and the New York Police Department are implementing heightened security measures that affect the surrounding area, including limits on public access and a restricted perimeter around the arena. CBS News reports that the security posture includes “lockdown” planning by NYPD and the Secret Service. Some plans for a watch party outside MSG are canceled: The New York Times, The Hill, and Mint report that officials, including the Secret Service and NYPD, bar or cancel outdoor gatherings tied to Trump’s attendance. CBS News also says some fans are forced to change plans after the watch party outside the arena is canceled. Separately, CBS News reports that a Friday viewing event drew large crowds and resulted in more than a dozen arrests. Fox News describes a large multi-agency security presence affecting Manhattan, while CBS News reports Trump will watch the game from an executive suite as an invited guest of MSG CEO James Dolan.
Security restrictions cancel Knicks watch party as Trump attends Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden tightens security as President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Multiple outlets...
- President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
- NYPD and the U.S. Secret Service increase security around MSG, including restricted access near the arena.
- Outdoor Knicks watch party plans near MSG for Monday are canceled or barred due to security requirements related to Trump’s attendance.
- A prior viewing party on Friday attracts large crowds and leads to more than a dozen arrests, according to one report.
- Some fans adjust or change their plans because the outdoor gathering is canceled or restricted.
Tens of thousands of fans descended on Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Security was heightened at the arena amid President Trump's attendance. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more details.
9 hours agoPresident Trump will watch the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals from an executive suite, as an invited guest of Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan. Ed O'Keefe reports.
1 day agoPresident Trump will be in attendance Monday night for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Anna Schecter has details on the security surrounding the visit.
1 day agoWith President Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals 3 at Madison Square Garden, a massive security presence with Secret Service, TSA and NYPD has already affected Manhattan.
1 day agoPresident Trump will be in attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday night, that's forced major security restrictions in the area around New York City's Madison Square Garden. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
1 day agoPresident Trump's planned attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs has forced some fans to shift their plans after the NYPD canceled the watch party outside of Madison Square Garden set for Monday night. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
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