Stephen A. Smith discusses LeBron James and Donald Trump's ongoing feud
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Stephen A. Smith provided insights on the rivalry between LeBron James and Donald Trump during a recent YouTube segment. He suggested that Trump's animosity towards James may be linked to his political endorsements of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris. This rift stems from public statements made by both figures since 2017, when James criticized Trump on social media. Smith's comments reflect the longstanding tensions surrounding their differing views on race and social issues, with Trump's remarks about James also receiving backlash regarding allegations of racism. The feud continues to garner attention as both personalities remain outspoken on each other's political stances.
- •Stephen A. Smith commented on Trump and James's feud on YouTube.
- •Smith linked Trump's animosity to James's political endorsements.
- •The rivalry intensified after James called Trump a 'bum' in 2017.
- •Trump has attacked James's intelligence and political views.
- •The ongoing feud reflects broader social and racial issues in America.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith claims secret reason behind Donald Trump’s LeBron James feud
"The rivalry between Donald Trump and LeBron James has taken another turn after Stephen A. Smith suggested there may be a deeper, lesser-known motivation.
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