Lebron James has some thoughts about Trump's attempts to 'divide' people through sports

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• LeBron James says he believes President Donald Trump tries to use sports to "divide" people and said "I would never sit across from him," if asked.
• James sat with CNN's Don Lemon for an interview that aired Monday night, during which he talked about his philanthropy, social issues, and politics — including the racial climate in the US under Trump.
• Asked what he would say to Trump if he had an audience with the president, James said "I would never sit across from him."

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LeBron James has some thoughts about the racial climate in the US under President Donald Trump. The NBA all-star and four-time MVP gave a wide-ranging interview to CNN's Don Lemon that aired Monday night, during which he talked about Trump's rhetoric toward professional athletes of color.

"What I've noticed over the last few months, he's kinda used sports to divide us, and that's something I can't relate to," James said, referring to Trump's tendency to lash out at athletes who communicate their views on politics through word and action.

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