Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the national anthem and demands an apology

President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States, calling it a "complete disgrace" and demanding an apology, after he appeared to be practicing shooting motions and a golf swing during the playing of the national anthem. The incident came before the season opener against the New York Knicks.

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• The incident occurred before the season opener against the New York Knicks, and James is 41 years old.

  «occured before Tuesday's season opener against the New York Knicks. Trump called James a "TOTAL DISGRACE" and demanded an apology from the 41-year-old star.»

  Yahoo Sports
• Trump launched his attack in a post on Truth Social, after James's first appearance with the 76ers.

  «In a Truth Social post, the president called James a "total disgrace" and demanded an apology over a viral»

  Yahoo Sports
• A widely circulated video showed James apparently practicing golf swings and shooting motions during the anthem.

  «appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.»

  The Big Lead • Yahoo Sports
• Reports said Trump accused James of disrespecting the United States after he continued warming up during the playing of the anthem.

  «accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was»

  Orange County Register • Yahoo Sports

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