Link: https://billypenn.com/2026/10/22/president-donald-trump-criticizes-lebron-james-warmups-during-national-anthem-philadelphia-76ers/

“While listening to our National Anthem (SIC), LeBron James disrespects our Country,” the president’s post on his Truth Social account read. “I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE. 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! DONALD J TRUMP”

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“Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of mine. Play golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump replied. “I think LeBron is – maybe he’s a racist. Maybe he doesn’t like Trump. But I only like people that like me. So I would say Michael Jordan all the way.”