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Trump Says LeBron Might Be Racist, Prefers Jordan

7/26/2026

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Trump Targets LeBron

U.S. President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be a racist and favored Michael Jordan at a White House press conference July 24, 2026.
The comment raised alarm that the president is employing racial accusations to silence a prominent Black athlete and political critic.
James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jordan’s representatives denied political endorsement, while James endorsed Clinton, Biden and Harris.
James has not responded.

Right

Trump Calls LeBron

President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be a racist and favored Jordan at a conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, after James announced signing with 76ers.
The report emphasizes Trump’s assertion that he only likes people who like him, framing the comment as a personal loyalty test.
Trump called James a racist in 2021 after James criticized officer of killing Ma’Khia Bryant.
James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Center

Trump attacks LeBron

U.S. President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be a racist and preferred Michael Jordan at press conference on July 24, 2026, after James announced Philadelphia 76ers deal.
The report stresses Trump’s personal link to Michael Jordan and frames his comment as part of the ongoing feud between Jordan and LeBron James.
LeBron James called his deal “last decision.”
Josh Shapiro proclaimed July 24 “LeBron James Day.”
Jordan’s representatives denied any political endorsement.

Blindspot

Governor Josh Shapiro officially proclaimed July 24 as “LeBron James Day” in Pennsylvania, publicly welcoming the basketball star to the state.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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Trump Targets LeBron

U.S. President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be a racist and favored Michael Jordan at a White House press conference July 24, 2026.
The comment raised alarm that the president is employing racial accusations to silence a prominent Black athlete and political critic.
James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jordan’s representatives denied political endorsement, while James endorsed Clinton, Biden and Harris.
James has not responded.

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