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Knicks fans made their feelings on the president perfectly clear on Monday evening.
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The Fox News host appeared offended by the fact that President Donald Trump was largely unwelcome Monday at Madison Square Garden.
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\u201cWhat a knife twist,\u201d the late-night host said.
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The talk show host went straight to the paint with this jab.
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