Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Warmups
President Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James as a "disgrace" for allegedly disrespecting the United States by continuing warmups during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game.
Elmira, NY, October 22, 2026 —
President Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James over an allegation that James continued warming up during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game. Trump called James a “disgrace,” according to the information provided.
The account characterizes the alleged conduct as disrespect toward the United States. It does not provide further details about the criticism or the circumstances surrounding the anthem and warmups. The allegation is not independently confirmed in the information available here.
The summary does not identify when the game took place, which 76ers game was involved, or whether James was playing for or visiting the team. It also does not specify when or where Trump made his remarks, or whether he offered additional explanation for his criticism.
No response from James, the 76ers, or the NBA is included in the summary. It provides no details about whether the warmups continued throughout the anthem or how the incident was observed. Those details therefore cannot be established from the information provided.
The account presents the episode as a dispute over conduct during a national anthem, but leaves key elements unresolved: the date and setting of Trump’s remarks, the precise circumstances at the game, and any response from those involved. Without those details, the available description supports reporting that Trump criticized James and used the word “disgrace,” while the underlying allegation remains attributed rather than independently verified.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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