Trump Vs. LeBron James
Trump suggests LeBron James may be racist while comparing him to Michael Jordan.
July 24, 2026 · Updated Jul 24, 8:47pm ET
MEDIAiteTrump Attacks LeBron James: 'Maybe He's a Racist'
Chicago Sun-TimesTrump calls LeBron James 'maybe a racist' compared to Michael Jordan
FOX NewsTrump weighs in on LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate: 'I only like people that like me'
Raw StoryTrump floats LeBron James is 'racist' because 'he doesn't like Trump'
Washington ExaminerTrump says he thinks LeBron James is 'racist'
The Gateway Pundit(VIDEO) Trump Calls LeBron James a Racist When Asked if He’s Better Than Michael Jordan – “Maybe He’s a Racist, or Maybe He Doesn’t Like Trump”
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What happened
President Donald Trump chose Michael Jordan
Michael JordanAmerican basketball player and businessman (born 1963) over LeBron James
LeBron JamesAmerican basketball player (born 1984) in the NBA greatest-of-all-time debate at a White House press conference, saying James is “maybe a racist.” Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy
Peter DoocyAmerican journalist asked Trump to compare the players after James’s announcement that he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Trump said Jordan is his friend, that he has played golf with him, and added, “I only like people that like me.” James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion.
