Trump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US national anthem
NBA superstar LeBron James criticised by US President Donald Trump for disrespctful behaviour during national anthem.
US President Donald Trump criticised National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behaviour during the singing of the US national anthem at a recent NBA game.
“While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country,” Trump said in a Truth Social post accompanied by a video showing James moving his body during the anthem.
“LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!”
A representative for the 76ers did not immediately respond to a request from Al Jazeera for comment.