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Trump congratulates New York Knicks on NBA Championship victory

The Hill · Jun 14, 2026, 10:25 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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President Trump congratulated the New York Knicks on their first NBA Championship win in over 50 years. "Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social early Sunday, referencing the Madison Square Garden Sports CEO who owns the Knicks. "What a year it has been b

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Trump congratulates New York Knicks on NBA Championship victory

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