President Trump: Lebron James should focus on basketball
President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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President Trump shared thoughts over a now-deleted tweet from LeBron James, which targeted the Ohio police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a teen.
On behalf of pro athletes, current and former, I apologize for how #LeBronJames just showed his inner Maxine Waters and made a very real, ongoing threat to the life of the officer who quickly acted to prevent a knife attack from becoming worse. Many of us appreciate what LEOs do!
— Lenny Dykstra (@LennyDykstra) April 21, 2021
In a statement Thursday, the 45th President said James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of the NBA.
President Trump releases statement on LeBron James pic.twitter.com/uqaFUNEmmT
— Peace Promoter Poso (@JackPosobiec) April 23, 2021
James was accused of inciting violence after tweeting a photo of the officer with the caption: “You’re next” along with the hashtag: “Accountability.”
Hi @KingJames! Why did you delete this? pic.twitter.com/T9MHkjvD89
— Peace Promoter Poso (@JackPosobiec) April 21, 2021
The President said the NBA star’s “racist rants” are insulting, adding though he may be a great basketball player, he’s doing nothing to bring our country together.
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