LeBron James answers Donald Trump's national anthem criticism
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized LeBron James on social media for what he viewed as disrespectful behavior during the national anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener.
- James was seen moving his arms in gestures resembling a golf swing and a basketball shot during the anthem at Madison Square Garden on October 20.
- Trump referenced the incident at an Iowa rally, labeling it "a big scandal kind of a story."
- James, who remained more stationary during the anthem on October 22, responded to Trump's comments with a chuckle, suggesting it was a "slow news day."
- The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and James, with the NBA star frequently targeted by the former president.
