Trump Criticizes LeBron Over Anthem

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1. 22 Oct

   PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.

   5 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 23 Oct

   “I think that goes right in with other outside noise we’ve already had,” Nurse said.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 6 articles

• 23 Oct ESPN posts propagandistic headline about Trump, LeBron and national anthemESPN published a headline describing LeBron James's golf practice during the national anthem as "not standing still," which some view as downplaying Trump’s criticism that called this behavior a "TOTAL DISGRACE." The article suggests ESPN aimed to minimize the controversy by framing it less harshly than Trump did, implying an obligation to protect James. Critics argue that this approach sanitizes conduct they see as…Fox News
• 23 Oct LeBron James fires back at Donald Trump over condemnation of national anthem anticsLeBron James responded to criticism from former President Donald Trump regarding his pre-game activities during the national anthem at a recent NBA game. In a post on Truth Social, Trump had criticized James for swinging his arms while the anthem was played and called for an apology. During Thursday’s home opener against the Cavaliers, James remained subdued but noted that such comments are often part of what he…New York Post
• 23 Oct ‘Slow news day at the office’: LeBron James shrugs off Trump’s national anthem attackDonald Trump criticized LeBron James on social media and at a campaign rally in Iowa for what he perceived as disrespectful behavior during the national anthem before an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. The criticism stemmed from a video showing James making warm-up movements while lined up with his teammates. In response, James dismissed Trump’s comments, saying it must be a "slow news…The Guardian
• 22 Oct What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?President Donald Trump criticized LeBron James on Thursday for allegedly disrespecting the U.S. national anthem during Philadelphia’s NBA season opener on Tuesday. In a social media post, Trump accused James of dishonoring American heroes and the flag by continuing his warm-ups while the anthem was played. The article notes that James has been critical of Trump in the past, including wearing shoes with "equality"…Al Jazeera
• 22 Oct Trump blasts basketball star LeBron James for not standing still during US anthem
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• 22 Oct Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthemPresident Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James on Thursday, calling him a "TOTAL DISGRACE" after video surfaced showing James continuing his pre-game warmups during the national anthem at Tuesday’s Philadelphia 76ers season opener in New York. Trump posted the video and urged James to apologize to veterans who died for the American flag. The ongoing tension between Trump and James has been evident since…Toronto Star

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