Trump Accuses LeBron James of Disrespecting Anthem After Warmups During 76ers Opener
Photo: Washington TimesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday accused Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem before the team's season opener Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. In a social media post sharing video, Trump called James a disgrace and said he should apologize to those who died for the American flag. James appeared to practice a golf swing and jump shot while singer Avery Wilson performed the anthem; teammates beside him mostly stood still. James, 41, is in his first season with Philadelphia and his record 24th in the NBA. He had not commented publicly as of Thursday evening and was set to make his home debut that night against Cleveland.
Right-leaning outlets split: the Washington Times reported Trump's accusation, saying cameras caught James stretching and mimicking shots, while the Daily Wire ran a Sport & State column calling James hypocritical, citing his Akron school's pledge. The Washington Post, on the left, led with Trump's attack and his "disgrace" charge. Alternative outlets differed: ESPN was brief, while Al Jazeera added the history of Trump and James criticizing each other, including James's 2017 "equality" shoes.
How the sides differ Right sources stress James's conduct, one calling it hypocrisy; left sources lead with Trump's attack; alternative sources add brevity or history of Trump-James clashes.
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The Washington Post leads with Trump's attack on James, highlighting his "disgrace" label and the accusation of disrespect, with James described as appearing to continue his warmups during the anthem.
ESPN gives a brief account of Trump's criticism. Al Jazeera quotes Trump's post and adds background on years of Trump-James clashes, including James's 2017 shoe statement while with Cleveland.
- Washington TimesTrump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the national anthem
The Washington Times reports Trump's accusation and says cameras caught James stretching and mimicking shots. The Daily Wire runs an opinion column calling James hypocritical, citing his Akron school's pledge and Philadelphia.