Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Actions
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA player LeBron James, calling him a "disgrace" for his actions during the national anthem before a game in Philadelphia.
Lansing, MI, October 22, 2026 —
President Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA player LeBron James over James’s actions during the national anthem before a game in Philadelphia, according to the available summary of the incident. Trump called James a “disgrace.”
The summary does not identify when the criticism was made or specify what James did during the anthem. It also does not name the game, the opposing team, or the Philadelphia venue. No further details about the circumstances surrounding Trump’s remarks were provided.
The information available establishes that Trump’s comment was a public criticism directed at James and connected to the national anthem before a Philadelphia game. It does not provide the wording of any additional remarks, explain whether Trump was responding to a particular event, or indicate whether James had publicly addressed the criticism.
James’s response, if any, was not included in the summary. The summary also does not state whether the criticism prompted a response from the NBA, the team, or other people involved. Without those details, the reported information is limited to the stated criticism and its connection to the anthem before a game in Philadelphia.
Further specifics—including the date, the precise actions at issue, and any subsequent reactions—were not provided. No additional circumstances or outcomes can be established from the information available.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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