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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

Trump weighs in on LeBron James versus Michael Jordan debate

4 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Trump weighed in on the debate over whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player, backing Jordan as a friend. When asked about the comparison, Trump suggested James is a racist.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
(VIDEO) Trump Calls LeBron James a Racist When Asked if He’s Better Than Michael Jordan – “Maybe He’s a Racist, or Maybe He Doesn’t Like Trump”
Instapundit 3 hr ago
WELL, WHEN YOU PUT IT LIKE THAT…: https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2080746940808016253
Washington Examiner 4 hr ago
Trump says he thinks LeBron James is ‘racist’ when asked if he or Michael Jordan is the GOAT
Just the News 1 d ago
Trump suggests LeBron James is 'racist,' backs Michael Jordan as a 'friend'

Coverage timeline

Jul 23, 8:00 PM ET
1 d ago
Just the News
Trump suggests LeBron James is 'racist,' backs Michael Jordan as a 'friend'
Jul 24, 5:09 PM ET
4 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump says he thinks LeBron James is ‘racist’ when asked if he or Michael Jordan is the GOAT
Jul 24, 5:40 PM ET
3 hr ago
Instapundit
WELL, WHEN YOU PUT IT LIKE THAT…: https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2080746940808016253
Jul 24, 6:20 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
(VIDEO) Trump Calls LeBron James a Racist When Asked if He’s Better Than Michael Jordan – “Maybe He’s a Racist, or Maybe He Doesn’t Like Trump”
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