Trump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretches
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized NBA player LeBron James for stretching during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game, saying it showed disrespect to the country. Trump called on James to apologize and repeated past criticisms of the player. LeBron James has not responded to the latest comments.Key Facts
- President Trump posted a video showing LeBron James stretching during the national anthem, accusing him of disrespect.
- Trump said James should apologize to American veterans and heroes.
- The video showed James doing arm stretches and a basketball shooting motion.
- Trump has previously criticized James, including questioning his intelligence and calling him potentially racist.
- LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2026 and recently played against the New York Knicks.
- James has publicly spoken out against Trump’s actions in the past, including Trump’s decision to rescind a White House invitation to the Golden State Warriors.
- James scored 14 points in the Sixers’ win over the Knicks in his debut game.
- James has not yet responded to the recent criticism from President Trump.
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