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Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting US flag

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 20:02 · Archive

President Donald Trump accused NBA player LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem.

President Donald Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem played before Philadelphia's season opener on Tuesday in New York. Trump posted on social media that James was 'no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE' and called on him to apologize to American soldiers and to the flag.

James appeared to practice a golf swing and jump shot during the performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, while his teammates mostly stood still. The 41-year-old James is starting his first season with the 76ers and is in his record 24th NBA season.

Trump and James have been critical of each other for years and have occasionally traded public disagreements. James had not made a public comment or posted on social media about Trump's criticism as of Thursday afternoon. He was set to make his home debut for the 76ers against Cleveland on Thursday night.

Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting US flag
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