Trump prefers Jordan over LeBron in White House remarks, cites possible racism
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Summary
The Fox News segment shows anchor Peter Doocy asking President Trump about LeBron James versus Michael Jordan after noting LeBron's July 24 announcement of joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Trump replies he played golf with Jordan, calls him a friend, and says he prefers Jordan because LeBron might be racist or dislike Trump. The clip continues with questions on Trump's past athlete interventions, including Tiger Woods' DUI arrest call, Bryson DeChambeau's rules dispute, and a U.S. men's soccer red card.
Editorial Assessment
The broadcast accurately relays Trump's direct quotes and references verified recent events without fabrication. LeBron's 76ers signing, Woods' phone call mention in bodycam footage, DeChambeau's reported request to involve Trump, and the FIFA review of Balogun's red card after Trump's call to Infantino all align with reporting from the prior days and weeks. Viewers miss broader context on LeBron's documented criticism of Trump, the mixed reception to presidential sports interventions, and any pushback on the 'racist' characterization. The piece functions as an unfiltered clip rather than analysis, leaving sourcing to the primary White House exchange.
Key Moments
LeBron James announced today he wants to join the 76ers
Announcement made July 24, 2026, via social media; multiple outlets including AP and Reuters confirmed signing for 2026-27 season.
Trump: LeBron might be a racist, maybe doesn't like Trump; prefers Jordan
Direct quote from July 25 White House exchange with Doocy; Reuters, Washington Post, and BBC all reported the exact remarks.
Tiger Woods called Trump when about to get arrested
April 2026 DUI arrest bodycam footage shows Woods telling deputy he had just spoken with the president.
Bryson wanted to call Trump during rules dispute
Multiple golf outlets reported DeChambeau requested Trump be brought into July 2026 Open Championship penalty discussion.
Trump intervened on U.S. soccer red card call
Trump confirmed calling FIFA's Infantino; ban on Balogun was suspended ahead of Belgium match in 2026 World Cup.
Sources Consulted
- LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers
- President Trump says of LeBron James: 'Maybe he's a racist'
- Tiger Woods said he was 'talking to president,' footage says
- Report: Bryson DeChambeau Asked For President Trump Call In Dispute Over Open Penalty
- President Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card
- Trump on LeBron James as he joins Philadelphia: 'Maybe he's a racist'