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Ocasio-Cortez calls Trump’s presence at the Knicks game a 'vibe killer' for shutting down watch parties

The Hill · Jun 8, 2026, 4:16 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized President Trump for planning to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals in his hometown of New York, which shut down watch parties previously slated to occur outside of Madison Square Garden. “It already has been a vibe killer, because now the city

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Ocasio-Cortez calls Trump’s presence at the Knicks game a 'vibe killer' for shutting down watch parties

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