Watch: Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals
The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".
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"the reaction inside the arena was 'mostly cheers'"
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The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".
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