# Trump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected the US national anthem

https://mins.news/en/item/111618

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 18:05 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/22/trump-says-nba-star-lebron-james-disrespected-us-national-anthem?traffic_source=rss

> US President Donald Trump criticised LeBron James over what he called disrespectful behaviour during the US national anthem at a recent NBA game. Trump shared a video of James moving his arms and making shooting motions while standing in line with Philadelphia 76ers players, and called on him to apologise to American warriors and heroes who died for the flag and country.

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