Whoopi Goldberg Backs Knicks' White House Visit Amid Concerns

WHO:

NY Post - Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of "The View"

Fox News - James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks

Fox News - Sara Haines, co-host of "The View"

Fox News - Sunny Hostin, co-host of "The View"

amNewYork - Letitia James, New York Attorney General

WHAT:

Fox News - The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their NBA championship.

Fox News - Whoopi Goldberg expressed her support for the Knicks' visit, stating, “I want all those Black men to stand in our house.”

amNewYork - Letitia James reminded Knicks players that they do not have to visit President Trump if they do not want to.

WHERE:

Fox News - The Knicks' visit is to the White House.

amNewYork - The Knicks' championship parade took place in New York City.

WHEN:

Fox News - The Knicks' visit to the White House is to celebrate their NBA championship, which they won in 2026.

amNewYork - The Knicks' championship parade occurred on June 8, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Sara Haines expressed concern that the invitation puts pressure on the players due to their owner's friendship with Trump.

Fox News - Sunny Hostin noted that previous NBA champions during Trump's presidency refused to visit, suggesting a politicization of the event.

HOW:

Fox News - James Dolan confirmed the acceptance of the White House invitation on WFAN New York's "The Carton Show."

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:34 UTC)

The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their NBA championship, which they won in 2026. Whoopi Goldberg expressed her support for the visit, saying, “I want all those Black men to stand in our house,” while Letitia James reminded the players that they are not obligated to meet with Trump if they choose not to. Sara Haines raised concerns about the pressure this invitation may place on the players due to their owner's friendship with Trump, and Sunny Hostin pointed out that previous NBA champions during Trump's presidency had declined similar visits, hinting at a politicization of the event.