Trump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretches
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized LeBron James for a video showing the NBA star stretching during the national anthem before his Philadelphia 76ers debut, accusing him of disrespecting the country.
- Trump called James a "TOTAL DISGRACE" and demanded an apology to American warriors and heroes, continuing a pattern of public attacks on the athlete dating back to his first administration.
- LeBron James has previously criticized Trump, especially after the president rescinded the Golden State Warriors' White House invitation in 2017, emphasizing the importance of presidential leadership for youth.
- James scored 14 points in the 76ers' 106-100 win over the Knicks and is set to make his home debut against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- James has not yet responded to Trump's latest remarks, and his representatives have not commented.