Trump Takes On Basketball as He Calls for WNBA Boycott, Slams LeBron James
Summary
President Donald Trump has called for a boycott of the WNBA because some players leave the court during the national anthem. He also criticized basketball player LeBron James for moving during the anthem at a recent game, saying it shows disrespect to the country.Key Facts
- WNBA players from the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have left the court during the national anthem at the WNBA Finals.
- The Golden State Valkyries say leaving the court during the anthem is part of their routine since joining the league last year.
- The Atlanta Dream has left the court before the anthem for several years.
- President Trump called for a WNBA boycott during a campaign rally in Iowa.
- He compared the WNBA player actions to past NFL protests where players kneeled during the anthem.
- Trump said people stopped watching NFL games during those protests and suggested the same could happen with women’s basketball.
- Trump called LeBron James a "total disgrace" for not standing still during the anthem at a recent game.
- LeBron James was seen practicing a golf swing and basketball shots while the anthem was sung before the Philadelphia 76ers season opener.
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