Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, has come under criticism after posting a video of her attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
According to a report by UNILAD, social media users accused the young woman of removing boos directed at her grandfather and replacing them with applause and crowd cheers when the president appeared on the arena’s giant screens during the national anthem. Recordings of the moment, however, indicate that the boos were clearly audible inside the venue.
Following the backlash, 15 Seconds of Fame (15SOF), the company responsible for the clip shared by Kai, released a statement saying that she had no involvement whatsoever in editing the video. According to the company, the footage was delivered exactly as it appeared on social media.
The company explained that it uses facial-recognition technology to identify fans shown on stadium and arena video boards, later sending personalized clips to users.
According to 15SOF, licensing restrictions and broadcast rights often prevent the distribution of original event audio, causing the system to automatically insert alternative soundtracks.
“The audio-selection process is fully automated and is not controlled by users,” the company said in a statement. It also emphasized that Kai Trump did not request any alteration, replacement, or manipulation of the audio in the video.
Before the clarification was issued, internet users had accused the president’s granddaughter of attempting to hide the crowd’s negative reaction. Comments on social media suggested that the audio swap was an effort to turn the boos into a more favorable reception.
The episode came after Donald Trump’s appearance at Madison Square Garden attracted national attention. Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, but his presence drew mixed reactions from fans in attendance.
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