Trump blasts basketball star LeBron James for not standing still during US anthem

President Trump lambasted NBA superstar LeBron James for his behavior during the singing of the national anthem at a recent Philadelphia 76ers game. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his disapproval, stating that James disrespected the country. The criticism came after James was seen practicing his golf swing and jump-shot form during the anthem, rather than standing still as Trump deemed appropriate.

Trump also accused James of being "a TOTAL DISGRACE" and suggested that he should apologize to the country's fallen heroes and the values it stands for. This is not the first time Trump has criticized James, having previously called him potentially racist for speaking out on social justice issues. The president has also targeted other athletes who either do not stand or participate in the national anthem before sporting events, most notably former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Despite differing opinions on the etiquette of the national anthem, it remains a personal choice, not one that the president should be able to mandate.