Trump Calls LeBron James ‘Racist,’ Reaffirms Michael Jordan as NBA GOAT
WASHINGTON:U.S. President Donald Trump described NBA star **LeBron James** as “racist” while praising basketball legend **Michael Jordan** during a White House event.
According to foreign media reports, Trump made the remark in response to a journalist’s question comparing James and Jordan.
Trump said Jordan is a personal friend and that they have played golf together. He added that, in his view, Jordan remains the greatest basketball player in history.
During his remarks, Trump also referred to LeBron James as “racist,” escalating his long-running public feud with the four-time NBA champion.
LeBron James has been a frequent critic of Trump in recent years, often speaking out against the former president’s policies and rhetoric on social and political issues.
The White House did not immediately provide additional context for Trump’s comment, and James had not publicly responded at the time of reporting.
