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Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' over anthem gestures and seeks apology

President Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James for moving during the national anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers season opener and said he should apologize.

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  • President Trump said LeBron James disrespected the country by not standing still during the national anthem.
  • Trump shared a video of James making gestures during the anthem before the 76ers season opener against the New York Knicks.
  • Trump called James 'a TOTAL DISGRACE' and said he should apologize to American service members who died for the flag.
  • James has not responded to Trump's comments.
  • Trump and James have criticized each other in the past.
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Calls Trump's attack on LeBron James a disgrace

Raw Story: Trump takes shot at NBA legend in furious new attack: 'A total disgrace'

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Raw Story frames Trump's criticism of LeBron James as a furious attack on the NBA legend over anthem gestures.

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Progressive and socialist outlets such as Common Dreams, Democracy Now and Truthout. Usually focuses on corporate power, workers, inequality and anti-war positions.

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Far right: Calls for LeBron James to apologize for anthem behavior

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Calls for LeBron James to apologize for anthem behavior

Breitbart (Politics): Trump Calls for LeBron James to Apologize for His Behavior During National Anthem: 'Total Disgrace'

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Breitbart highlights Trump's demand for an apology and notes that some social media users backed the call.

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Hard-right outlets such as Breitbart, Newsmax and The Gateway Pundit. Usually focuses on national strength, immigration, distrust of institutions and strong support for Trump.

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Far left: Calls Trump's attack on LeBron James a disgrace

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