Archive · 19 Jan 2026
US Anthem Heckled at NBA Game in UK
During an NBA game in London, the US national anthem was booed and heckled.
A person in the crowd shouted 'Leave Greenland alone,' which got loud cheers.
This happened because the US President, Donald Trump, has been talking about Greenland and saying it's important for US security.
Some people in the UK don't agree with his ideas.
A video of the event was shared on social media, showing the crowd's reaction.
Trump has warned about threats from Russia and China near Greenland, but others see his interest in Greenland as trying to control more land.
The US national anthem was booed and heckled during an NBA game in London on December 18, 2023.
A crowd member shouted 'Leave Greenland alone,' which received loud cheers.
The incident occurred while actress Vanessa Williams was performing the anthem.
The video of the event was shared on social media by a lawyer named Chris Daw.
Trump has warned about Russian and Chinese threats near Greenland, sparking the crowd's reaction.
- Who
- NBA fans in London, US President Donald Trump, Vanessa Williams
- What
- Heckling of the US national anthem with chants of 'Leave Greenland alone'
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- O2 Arena, London, UK
- Why
- In response to Trump's statements about Greenland and perceived US foreign policy
- Event
- Heckling of US national anthem at NBA game in London
- Date
- December 18, 2023
- Location
- O2 Arena, London, UK
- Key Phrase
- Leave Greenland alone
- Performer
- Vanessa Williams
- Social Media Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Trump's Statement
- Warning about Russian and Chinese threats near Greenland