Trump calls LeBron James a "total disgrace" over anthem warm-up

Trump calls LeBron James a "total disgrace" over anthem warm-up

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President Donald Trump called LeBron James a “total disgrace” after a video showed the basketball star stretching during the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game, Yahoo Sports reported. Trump had earlier condemned James on Truth Social, saying the warm-up routine during the anthem disrespected the United States. James responded by dismissing the criticism as a slow-news-day comment and shifted focus to his team's win over the Cavaliers.

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October 24, 2026
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Trump criticizes LeBron James over golf warm-up video during national anthem
Trump criticizes LeBron James over golf warm-up video during national anthem

Yahoo Sports • 24 Oct 16:15

Donald Trump called LeBron James a “total disgrace” after a clip showed the basketball star stretching during the national anthem, prompting online users to highlight Trump’s own conduct at a 2020 Super Bowl event.

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October 23, 2026
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President Trump condemns LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem
President Trump condemns LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem

Fox News • 23 Oct 23:02

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.

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LeBron James Replies to President Trump's Call for Apology Over Anthem Warm-up
LeBron James Replies to President Trump's Call for Apology Over Anthem Warm-up

Bleacher Report • 23 Oct 11:52

LeBron James dismissed President Donald Trump's criticism of his pre-anthem movements, focusing on his team's performance after the 76ers' win over the Cavaliers.

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LeBron James Responds to President Trump's Criticism of Anthem Gesture
LeBron James Responds to President Trump's Criticism of Anthem Gesture

USA Today • 23 Oct 05:32

LeBron James reacted to President Donald Trump's remarks about his movements during the national anthem, dismissing the comments as a slow news day.

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President Trump criticizes LeBron James for alleged anthem stretch
President Trump criticizes LeBron James for alleged anthem stretch

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 23 Oct 00:23

President Donald Trump posted a video claiming LeBron James stretched during the national anthem and called for an apology, while the NBA star has not responded.

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October 22, 2026
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President Trump condemns LeBron James for anthem warm-up
President Trump condemns LeBron James for anthem warm-up

ESPN • 22 Oct 19:49

President Donald Trump said LeBron James disrespected the United States after the basketball star appeared to continue his warm-up routine during the national anthem at a New York game.

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President Trump condemns LeBron James for golf swings during national anthem at 76ers debut
President Trump condemns LeBron James for golf swings during national anthem at 76ers debut

Fox News • 22 Oct 17:39

President Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James on Truth Social, calling his golf swing routine during the national anthem a disrespect to the United States.

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