LeBron James Responds to Trump Calling Him Out Over National Anthem Antics
Ahmad Austin Jr.Fri, October 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM UTC
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Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James responded Thursday to President Donald Trump ranting about his actions during the national anthem.
Earlier that day, the president called James a “total disgrace” after a viral video showed him practicing his golf swing before the team’s season opener against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. James then appeared to practice his jump shot as the rest of his teammates stood still beside him.
The clip drew significant backlash from prominent conservative figures, including the likes of Clay Travis, Jon Root, and Laura Ingraham.
“While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country!” Trump said in a Truth Social post that included the clip. “I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE. LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!”
After the 76ers’ 111-106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, James was asked about becoming Trump’s latest target.
“Unrelated to the game, how do you feel, again, that Trump tried to take shots at you at a speech tonight while you were playing, as well as on social media?” a reporter asked.
James was largely unamused.
“Slow news day the office,” James said. “Slow news day in the office.”
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