The View Co-Hosts Criticize Knicks' White House Visit as Dolan Accepts Trump Invitation
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
The View Co-Hosts Criticize Knicks' White House Visit as Dolan Accepts Trump Invitation
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
Summary
James Dolan said the Knicks accepted a White House invitation after winning the NBA title, though details of the visit are still being worked out.
On "The View," Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin said Dolan's decision puts unfair pressure on players, especially captain Jalen Brunson, because the owner is a longtime friend of Donald Trump.
Whoopi Goldberg broke with her co-hosts and said she wants the team to go, arguing the visit would let Black champions visibly claim "our house" and inspire children.
Hostin said the politics are hard to separate from the ceremony, noting the previous five NBA champions during Trump's administration declined White House visits.