Trump says LeBron James showed ‘disrespect’ during U.S. national anthem – Global News

Trump says LeBron James showed ‘disrespect’ during U.S. national anthem  Global News

'LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag,' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook – that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. U.S. President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups during a performance of the U.S. national anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said, “While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country!” “I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGACE.

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,” Trump wrote in the post sharing the video from the game. James appeared to practice a golf swing and jump shot as The Star-Spangled Banner was performed Tuesday at New York’s Madison Square Garden. James, starting his first season with Philadelphia, was lined up alongside teammates who mostly stood still during the anthem. Trump also spoke about James during a midterm rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, saying, “And what about LeBron James? Did