Trump criticizes LeBron James over National Anthem warmup act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
President Donald Trump condemned LeBron James for continuing a warm-up routine during the National Anthem on Tuesday night. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called James a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' for his actions and demanded an apology to American veterans. This marks the latest in the ongoing tension between the president and the NBA star, who has been publicly critical of Trump in the past. James is scheduled to debut with the Philadelphia 76ers and has faced criticism for his political stance in the past.
- •Trump expressed outrage over James' actions during a National Anthem performance.
- •He demanded an apology from James on social media.
- •James has a history of political opposition to Trump.
- •The NBA star is set to debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — 'TOTAL DISGRACE': Trump Demands LeBron James Apologize For National Anthem Warmup
"The president said the NBA pro had disrespected “great American warriors and Heroes” in a Thursday Truth Social post.
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