Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over Anthem Warmups
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James, calling him a "disgrace" for appearing to continue warmups during the U.S. national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game. Trump made his remarks on social media and at a campaign rally.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 23, 2026 —
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James over his apparent warmup activity during the U.S. national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game, calling James a “disgrace.” Trump made the remarks on social media and at a campaign rally.
The available account describes James as appearing to continue warmups during the anthem. It does not provide further details about what he did, how long the activity continued, or whether James responded to Trump’s criticism. The account also does not identify the date of the game, the opposing team, or the venue.
Trump’s comments were made in two settings: on social media and during a campaign rally. The specific social media platform, the date of the posts and rally, and the full wording of his remarks were not provided. Beyond the term “disgrace,” no additional direct quotation from Trump is available.
The account does not state whether the criticism prompted a response from James, the 76ers organization, or other people involved. It also does not provide information about any consequences related to the incident. Without those details, the scope of the public reaction and any follow-up remain unclear.
The reported episode centers on Trump’s criticism and the description of James’s conduct during the anthem. The information provided does not include independent confirmation or additional context about the warmups, so the circumstances beyond that description cannot be established from the available account.
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