Yes, it's Trump's fault
The prosecution's case: Trump says NBA star LeBron James 'disrespected' US anthem
The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.
Real event · sports · 2026-10-22
Trump says NBA star LeBron James 'disrespected' US anthem
Final verdict announced: October 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM ET
Real headline
Trump says NBA star LeBron James 'disrespected' US anthem
The basketball star recently appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.
The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: none
What the record shows
LeBron James was seen practicing during the anthem.
Original reporting
Sources
-
BBC News — Trump says NBA star LeBron James 'disrespected' US anthem — 2026-10-22
Original reporting. Open the source; this site does not replace it.
Opposite commentary
Companion sites publish satirical readings of this record. Neither is the news.