Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Conduct
President Donald Trump criticized Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, labeling him a "disgrace" for his actions during the national anthem prior to a game at Madison Square Garden.
Houston, TX, October 22, 2026 —
President Donald Trump criticized LeBron James over the basketball player’s conduct during the national anthem before a game at Madison Square Garden, calling him a “disgrace,” according to the trend summary.
The summary identifies James as a Philadelphia 76ers star but does not describe what he did during the anthem. It also does not provide the date of the game, specify which 76ers opponent was involved, or say when or where Trump made his criticism.
No response from James, the 76ers, or the event’s organizers is included in the information provided. The summary likewise does not say whether the criticism prompted any further reaction or developments.
The available information therefore establishes the central point: Trump publicly criticized James in connection with the player’s actions during the national anthem before a game at Madison Square Garden. It does not provide enough detail to characterize those actions or explain the circumstances surrounding them.
Further details about the game, the conduct in question and any response were not provided. Without that information, the nature of the incident and the wider reaction cannot be established from the summary alone.
Story summarized from the original created by Dan Gelston, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
