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‘Don’t make this a thing’: Elmo cautiously pledges allegiance to Team USA after NBA Finals beheading
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Michael Horton , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about Elmo's decision and the reaction that led to it are available from the source, KPRC 2 in Pearland, TX. A recent development involving Sesame Street's Elmo has been reported.
A recent development involving Sesame Street's Elmo has been reported. Elmo initially attempted to remain neutral during the NBA Finals.
This approach was met with a strong reaction, prompting Elmo to declare allegiance to a team. Elmo made this decision while wearing a Team USA kit.
Further details about Elmo's decision and the reaction that led to it are available from the source, KPRC 2 in Pearland , TX. The source provides more information about the circumstances surrounding Elmo's pledge of allegiance.
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Category: parks Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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