Trump on LeBron James as he joins Philadelphia: ‘Maybe he’s a racist’
Trump said LeBron James might be "a racist" and backed Michael Jordan as the NBA's greatest after James announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington, President Donald Trump expressed a preference for Michael Jordan over LeBron James, putting his "thumb on the scale" for the retired legend during a CNN interview.
- Trump suggested that James might be "a racist," telling reporters, "I only like people that like me." The remarks escalated tensions between the president and the basketball star.
- James previously criticized Trump, stating the president was "using sports to kinda divide us, and that's something that I can't relate to." His comments came during an earlier CNN interview.
- Describing Jordan as "a friend," Trump sidestepped basketball statistics to favor the former Chicago Bulls star over the active player, prioritizing personal affinity over athletic achievement.
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USA TodayTrump calls LeBron James 'maybe a racist' compared to Michael Jordan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said basketball star LeBron James is “maybe a racist” when asked how he stacked up against Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a four-time champion and a four-time Olympic medalist.He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. He made headlines July 24 for signing as a free agent with the Philadelphia 76ers. Related LeBron James will close o…
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‘Maybe He’s A Racist’: President Trump Blasts LeBron James Amid News Of Trade To 76ers
President Donald Trump has taken more than a few jabs from celebrities since he entered politics more than a decade ago. But he’s also not afraid to fight fire with fire, as he recently demonstrated when a reporter asked for his preference between NBA legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James. As The Hill reported: “Well, Michael Jordan’s a guy that’s a friend of mine. I golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump said when asked if prefers Jame…
Trump Calls LeBron James a Racist When Asked if He’s Better Than Michael Jordan – “Maybe He’s a Racist, or Maybe He Doesn’t Like Trump” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
President Trump weighed in on the LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate on who will go down as the GOAT in the Oval Office on Friday. Trump reasoned that James i…
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