Boos as anti-Trump protester interrupts the national anthem to yell ‘Leave Greenland alone’

Boos as anti-Trump protester interrupts the national anthem to yell ‘Leave Greenland alone’


An anti-Trump protester crudely interrupted a moving rendition of the US national anthem to yell, “Leave Greenland alone!” before an NBA game being played in the UK.

Actress Vanessa Williams was performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” to respectful silence ahead of the clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic at London’s O2 Arena when the heckler — who sounded American — loudly shouted his protest.

It sparked a wave of boos, before others applauded — and at least one person was heard shouting “f–k off” as others continued interrupting the anthem.

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Unfazed, Williams completed her rendition ahead of the game that saw the Grizzlies win 126-109.

Actress Vanessa Williams was heckled during her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at an NBA game in London. PA

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