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Trump criticizes LeBron James as 'disgrace' over national anthem
President Trump attacked NBA superstar LeBron James for not standing still during the National Anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers season opener at Madison Square Garden this week. "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring
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Both outlets center on Trump’s criticism of LeBron James and tie it to the national anthem. The Hill is the only one to add the quoted language calling James a “disgrace” and the only extract that gives more detail about James not standing still, while The Independent keeps the framing tighter and simply says Trump took aim at him on Truth Social.
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