New York Knicks accept Trump White House visit invitation, says James Dolan

The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House following their historic NBA championship victory, team owner James Dolan confirmed on Wednesday.

Dolan, who is a longtime friend of Trump’s, announced the visit in an interview on WFAN sports radio, saying he had accepted the invitation from Trump and planned to bring the team to Washington.

“We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted. We still have to figure out the details, et cetera,” he said. “Look, I invited the president to come down for the game, right? He is a friend. I’ve known him for 30 years, and I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House.”

A White House official confirmed to NewsNation that the Trump administration “has been in touch with the Knicks” and looks forward to hosting the team at the White House. The........

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