What Did LeBron James Do? Trump Lashes Out At NBA Star For 'Disrespecting' The Country
\n\nPresident Donald Trump has lashed out at NBA star LeBron James after a video showed the Philadelphia 76ers player making golf-swing and shooting motions while the US national anthem played before a game against the New York Knicks. The incident has sparked criticism on social media, although James' intentions remain unclear.
\n\nThe 41-year-old basketball star was filmed shortly before Tuesday's season opener at Madison Square Garden, where Philadelphia faced the defending NBA champions. While the rest of the team stood during the national anthem, James appeared to practise his golf swing before making a basketball shooting motion.
\n\nThe footage quickly circulated online, drawing criticism from several commentators and prompting Trump to accuse James of disrespecting the United States.
\n\nIn a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE."
\n\nHe also demanded an apology from the NBA star, saying James should apologise to "all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that…
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