Donald Trump criticizes LeBron James for golf swing during anthem
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Donald Trump criticized LeBron James for practicing his golf swing while the national anthem was played. In a statement, Trump called James a 'no good total disgrace' and urged him to apologize to military veterans. This commentary arises amid ongoing discussions about athletes' behavior during national anthems, and its impact on public perception. No immediate response from James has been reported.
- •Trump called James' actions disrespectful during the national anthem.
- •He requested an apology from James to veterans.
- •The incident has reignited discussions about athletes' conduct during national symbols.
- 8:53 PMESPN — Trump criticizes LeBron for not standing still during national anthem
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Trump calls NBA icon LeBron James 'a TOTAL DISGRACE'
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Trump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US anthem and demands apology
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump calls out LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem: 'He's a no good total disgrace'
"US President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned NBA superstar LeBron James for his behaviour during the national anthem, writing on Truth Social that the 41-year-old basketball player was a "TOTAL DISGRACE" because he did not stand at attention for the national anthem. Trump wrote that James had no respect for his country.
"President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem.
"The basketball star recently appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 22, 2026, 8:53 PMTrump criticizes LeBron for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:33 PMTrump calls NBA icon LeBron James 'a TOTAL DISGRACE'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned NBA superstar LeBron James for his behaviour during the national anthem, writing on Truth Social that the 41-year-old basketball player was a "TOTAL DISGRACE" because he did not stand at attention for the national anthem. Trump wrote that James had no respect for his country.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:01 PMTrump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US anthem and demands apology
The basketball star recently appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 6:12 PMDonald Trump calls out LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem: 'He's a no good total disgrace'
Donald Trump calls out LeBron James for practicing golf swing during national anthem: 'He's a no good total disgrace'
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