Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over Anthem Conduct at 76ers Game
President Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James, calling him a "disgrace" for his conduct during the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 22, 2026 —
President Trump publicly criticized NBA star LeBron James over conduct during the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game, calling James a “disgrace,” according to the available account.
The account identifies James as the subject of Trump’s criticism and places the incident during the anthem at a 76ers game. It does not describe what James did, specify when the game took place, or provide details about how or where Trump made the remarks.
No direct statement from James is included, and the account does not say whether he responded to Trump. It also provides no information about reactions from the team, the NBA, people attending the game, or other public figures. The circumstances surrounding the anthem and the specific conduct that prompted the criticism are not detailed.
As a result, the information available establishes that Trump made the criticism and records the word he used, but it does not provide enough detail to independently describe the underlying conduct or the wider response. The account does not identify a date, venue beyond the Philadelphia 76ers game, or any subsequent developments.
Further details about the incident, including the game’s date and the specific behavior at issue, were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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