Trump Blasts LeBron James
Trump criticized LeBron James over his conduct during the national anthem.
October 22, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 4:56pm ET
Daily BeastTrump Calls LeBron James a âTotal Disgraceâ After Anthem Controversy
USA TODAYTrump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting US during national anthem
Washington TimesTrump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the national anthem
Raw StoryTrump takes shot at NBA legend in furious new attack: 'A total disgrace'
Associated PressTrump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
The Daily WireKing James Practices His Golf Swing While The National Anthem Plays
Al JazeeraTrump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US national anthem
BBC NewsTrump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting US anthem
Just the NewsTrump blasts Lebron James over conduct during national anthem
The Post MillennialPresident Trump BLASTS LeBron James for disrespecting American national anthem
Western JournalLeBron James Gets Roasted For Disrespect to National Anthem: 'This Is How He Shows His Gratitude'
RedStateLeBron Stokes Outrage With Disgraceful Action He Takes During National Anthem
PJ MediaUngrateful Diva LeBron James Disrespects the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden
The Gateway PunditSpoiled NBA Leftist Brat Lebron James Gets Caught Performing a Disrespectful Act During the National Anthem – Trump Responds with FIRE (VIDEO)
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What happened
President Donald Trump posted a video of LeBron James
LeBron JamesAmerican basketball player (born 1984) during the national anthem and accused him of disrespecting the United States. Trump called James a “total disgrace” and demanded that he apologize to American service members and others who died for the flag. The incident came before Philadelphia’s season-opening game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, James’s first game with the 76ers. Trump and James have criticized each other for years, while James has opposed Trump and backed Democratic presidential candidates. The video showed James making golf-swing and shooting motions while most teammates stood still. James had not publicly responded as of Thursday.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed Trump’s post as an attack on James’s patriotism, stressing the president’s escalation rather than James’s conduct. Raw Story said Trump “lashed out” at James over the video and highlighted the insult as the main event. Daily Beast treated the episode as another attempt to provoke James in a long-running feud.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed James’s movements as the core offense, emphasizing respect for the flag and sacrifice. The Daily Wire said James failed to show respect for “Old Glory” and cast an apology as warranted. It also portrayed him as an ungrateful celebrity athlete benefiting from America while criticizing it. Washington Times emphasized the long-running hostility between Trump and James.
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