What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?

What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warm-ups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.“I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE,” Trump said of James in a social media post sharing the video.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Can Harry Kane end England’s 25-year wait for a Ballon d’Or winner?list 2 of 4Real Madrid’s complaint over La Liga chief’s Nazi slant sent to tribunallist 3 of 4FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC sessionlist 4 of 4Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammeringend of list“LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!”James appeared to practise a golf swing and jump shot as The Star-Spangled Banner was performed at Tuesday’s game in New York. James, starting his first season...