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How LeBron James acted this time after national anthem — and Trump’s evisceration

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During Thursday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James stood motionless during the national anthem at Wells Fargo Arena, unlike his animated behavior on Tuesday which prompted President Donald Trump to criticize him on Truth Social, demanding an apology for disrespecting the country. While James has not commented on Trump’s remarks or explained his differing actions, WNBA players are also facing backlash from Vice President JD Vance for jogging off the court during the national anthem in the Finals, a routine they maintain is part of their pregame ritual and unrelated to any political statement.

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On October 23, LeBron James remained motionless during the national anthem before a game between the Cavaliers and 76ers at Wells Fargo Arena. Earlier that week, videos of James swinging his arms and mimicking shooting motions during the anthem against the Knicks went viral. In response, President Donald Trump criticized James on Truth Social, calling him disrespectful to the United States and urging him to apologize to veterans and heroes who died for the country. Despite widespread coverage, James has not commented publicly on Trump's remarks or explained his actions.

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Video from the Philadelphia Inquirer showed James straight-faced with his arms behind his back while the anthem played at Wells Fargo Arena, a stark contrast to his movements before Philadelphia’s season-opener against the Knicks. asserted

anthem → show → Knicks

During the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Tuesday, video spread on social media of James swinging his arms and mimicking shooting motions. asserted

James → spread → motions

President Donald Trump caught wind of the viral video and slammed the 22-time All-Star’s antics, saying that he should apologize for disrespecting the United States. “While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country!” Trump said in a scathing post on Truth Social Thursday afternoon. asserted

Trump → catch → Social

“I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE. asserted

he → say → beginning

“LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!” asserted

Country → apologize → that

James, 41, has yet to publicly comment on Trump’s comments or why he was performing different movements during the national anthem. asserted

he → have → anthem

The situation also comes while the WNBA is facing heat for players on the Dream and Valkyries jogging off the court before the anthem during the Finals, with Vice President JD Vance calling the action “disgraceful.” asserted

Vance → come → action

“I think that you should not express some criticism of a public policy of a given politician by disrespecting the country writ large,” Vance said during an interview on the “Arroyo Grande” podcast Wednesday. asserted

Vance → think → podcast

“I mean, those women who play for the WNBA, think of the public safety, think of the incredible wealth and privilege, the amazing jobs that they have.” asserted

they → mean → that

Both teams, however, say that it’s a part of their routine before the game, claiming that they have left the court for the anthem all season. “We’ve been doing that,” Valkyries guard Veronica Burton told reporters before Game 2. asserted

Burton → say → Game

“That’s just our pregame routine. asserted

That → ’ → ?

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