Trump’s odd response to the great Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate
NBA Trump’s odd response to the great Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate By Ryan Anderson Published July 24, 2026, 5:54 p.m. Add The California Post on Google President Donald Trump picked Michael Jordan over LeBron James on Friday when asked to weigh in on the debate over the greatest player in NBA history.
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- ▪LeBron James debate By Ryan Anderson Published July 24, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google President Donald Trump picked Michael Jordan over LeBron James on Friday when asked to weigh in on the debate over the greatest player in NBA history.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ ‘Maybe he’s a racist’: Donald Trump takes bizarre swipe at NBA great LeBron James — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’ — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump weighs in on LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate: 'I only like people that like me' — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Trump says he thinks LeBron James is ‘racist’ when asked if he or Michael Jordan is the GOAT — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump on Lebron James as he joins Philadelphia: ‘Maybe he’s a racist’ — The Hill
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:54:31 -0400 |
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