‘Maybe he’s a racist’: Donald Trump takes bizarre swipe at NBA great LeBron James
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President Donald Trump, during a White House press conference, responded to a question about NBA greatness by suggesting LeBron James might be 'a racist'. The question was posed by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, who asked Trump to compare Michael Jordan and LeBron James while noting James's intention to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The remark follows James's support for political candidates opposing Trump. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the president and the basketball star.
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President Donald Trump, during a White House press conference, responded to a question about NBA greatness by suggesting LeBron James might be 'a racist'. The question was posed by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, who asked Trump to compare Michael Jordan and LeBron James while noting James's intention to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The remark follows James's support for political candidates opposing Trump. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the president and the basketball s...
Racist accusations can harm intergroup relations.
LeBron James backed three candidates who ran against President Trump.
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LeBron James backed three candidates who ran against President Trump.
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- LeBron James' philanthropy and advocacy for marginalized communities contrast with the remark.
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Loaded language removed<ul><li><p>US president responds to question about NBA’s ‘best ever’</p></li><li><p>James backed three candidates who ran against Trump</p></li></ul><p>In an unusual response to being asked to weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, the US president Donald Trump said that James might be “a racist”.</p><p>In Friday’s White House press conference, the Fox News…</p>
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LeBron James backed three candidates who ran against President Trump.
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