Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Warm-Up
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James, calling him a "disgrace" for appearing to continue warming up during the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game. James, who has a history of public exchanges with Trump, did not…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 22, 2026 —
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James over his conduct during the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game, calling James a “disgrace.” Trump’s criticism focused on James appearing to continue warming up while the anthem was being played.
James did not immediately comment on the president’s latest remarks, according to the information provided. The summary does not specify when the game or Trump’s comments took place, identify the source or setting of the remarks, or provide further details about what James was doing during the anthem.
The account describes the incident as an appearance of continued warming up; it does not provide additional information establishing the precise circumstances. It also does not say whether James later addressed the criticism. No response from the Philadelphia 76ers or other parties was included in the available information.
Trump and James have a history of public exchanges, but the details of those earlier interactions were not provided. The latest criticism adds another episode to that history, while the immediate response from James remains unknown. The information available does not include further context about the game, the anthem, or any subsequent developments.
Story summarized from the original created by Dan Gelston, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
