President Trump condemns LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem
LeBron James was shown swinging a golf club while the U.S. national anthem played before his Philadelphia 76ers debut, prompting President Donald Trump to label the behavior a disgrace on social media.
LeBron James was captured on video practicing a golf swing while the United States national anthem was performed before his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. The footage was later highlighted by President Donald Trump, who posted on social media that the conduct was a "TOTAL DISGRACE."
ESPN reported the incident with a headline stating that Trump criticized James for not standing still during the anthem. The network’s coverage described James’ actions as simply moving during the ceremony, without further commentary on the nature of the activity.
James has previously been seen practicing a swing during the anthem on a televised Christmas Day game. The latest incident has sparked discussion about appropriate conduct during the national anthem and the role of athletes in public displays of patriotism.