Trump Criticizes LeBron Over Anthem
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.
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“I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE,” Trump said of James in a social media post sharing the video.
James appeared to practice a golf swing and jump shot as The Star-Spangled Banner was performed at Tuesday’s game in New York.
James, starting his first season with Philadelphia, was lined up alongside teammates who mostly stood still during the anthem.
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Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
Trump blasts basketball star LeBron James for not standing still during US anthem
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- 22 Oct
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.
- 23 Oct
“I think that goes right in with other outside noise we’ve already had,” Nurse said.
Coverage 5 articles
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New York Post
23 Oct ‘Slow news day at the office’: LeBron James shrugs off Trump’s national anthem attack
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22 Oct What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?
Al Jazeera
22 Oct Trump blasts basketball star LeBron James for not standing still during US anthem
South China Morning Post
22 Oct Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
Toronto Star
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