Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 23, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded an apology from NBA star LeBron James, accusing him of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue warming up during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game.

Trump called James a “disgrace” and said he should apologize to American servicemen and women. The summary of the incident does not provide the wording or setting of Trump’s remarks beyond those statements.

The account describes James as appearing to continue his warmups while the anthem was being performed. It does not provide further details about what James did, how long the warmups continued, or whether he made any statement about the anthem or Trump’s demand.

The date of the game and the location where it was played were not provided. The information also does not identify any response from James, the Philadelphia 76ers, or representatives of the team. No further details were provided about the circumstances surrounding the demand or whether an apology followed.

Based on the available information, the dispute centers on Trump’s characterization of James’s conduct during the anthem and his call for an apology to U.S. service members. The account does not establish James’s intent or provide additional context about the incident.


Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.wtvr.com, see more information here.

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