SportsWhat lies behind Trump’s blast at LeBron James over the US national anthem?

Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to keep warming up during the national anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener. Trump called him a “total disgrace” and demanded an apology to those who died for the flag and country. James had not publicly responded by Thursday evening. The report also recounts their history of public criticism and James’s comments on social and political issues.

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