June 10, 2026

Congress Critiques NFL Streaming; Trump Attends NBA Finals

You can now listen to Fox News articles! During Wednesday’s examination of the Sports Broadcasting Act, President Trump faced criticism unrelated to the primary topic. Representatives scrutinized the NFL for broadcasting games exclusively on streaming platforms, which could cost fans nearly $1,000 to watch their favorite teams.

However, Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from New York, used the opportunity to criticize Trump after he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trump became the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals, watching his hometown New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

“We cannot discuss anything related to sports today without taking note of the sports story happening in this country – the New York Knicks’ drive for an NBA championship. Tonight is Game 4, and as long as Donald Trump stays far away from Madison Square Garden, the Knicks should do fine. Let’s go Knicks,” Nadler said.

Trump’s presence at the game garnered significant attention, contrasting with his reception at the college football national championship in Florida. Security in New York was heightened during Trump’s visit, with a security fence erected around Madison Square Garden and extensive protocols carried out by the Secret Service and law enforcement.

Watch parties were canceled, with the NYPD citing security measures for Trump’s visit as the reason. These gatherings are set to return for Game 4 on Wednesday.

Trump has attended various sporting events during his second term, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, college football national championship, men’s tennis U.S. Open, and Ryder Cup.

Reporter Scott Thompson from Fox News contributed to this report.

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