Trump says LeBron James disrespected US during national anthem
Trump said the video showed James disrespecting the anthem and demanded an apology, renewing a yearslong feud between the two public figures.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump demanded an apology from Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, calling him a "total disgrace" for practicing golf and shooting motions during the national anthem at the October 20 season opener.
- Escalating a long-standing feud, this incident dates back to 2017 when James labeled Trump a "bum" after the president withdrew a White House invitation to the Golden State Warriors' championship celebration.
- Footage from the October 20 game at Madison Square Garden shows James moving during the anthem, though he remained standing throughout. The 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106.
- James dismissed the president's criticism, telling reporters after Thursday's victory it "must have been a slow news day at the office," while Sixers coach Nick Nurse downplayed the backlash as "outside noise."
- Athletes have frequently used anthem performances as political flashpoints, from Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's 1996 standoff. The 76ers maintain focus on team performance despite ongoing public debate.
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Donald Trump won over basketball star LeBron James, who was filmed warming up as the national anthem sounded before an NBA game. For the U.S. president, it's a...
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized basketball star LeBron James for his behavior during the performance of the US national anthem before the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. James attracted attention after he was seen making movements resembling a golf swing during the anthem. His actions prompted a reaction from the US president, who expressed his displeasure on social media. Trump accused the NBA s…
Trump right to blast LeBron James for anthem disrespect
As a lifelong Philadelphia 76ers fan, I had mixed emotions when the team signed NBA superstar LeBron James as a free agent over the summer. On one hand, he is an immense NBA talent and megastar, and this kind of thing doesn’t happen to the Sixers franchise, ever. And even though he is in the […]
Trump calls LeBron a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' over anthem warmups — James fires back - The Daily Bo Snerdley
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). Trump criticized video of LeBron James making practice motions during the national anthem before an NBA game. Trump called James a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanded an apology. James remained standing during the anthem and later brushed off the controversy as a “slow news day.” LAY IT ON ME (I’ve got time). LeBron James apparently found time for a little golf practice du…
LeBron James made a move resembling a golf club swing and a basketball shot during the United States national anthem, sparking Trump's anger.
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