The NBA community was taken aback when Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump acknowledged a LeBron James fan account, "BronMuse," on X (formerly Twitter). This unexpected shoutout is notable given the contentious history between Trump and James, who have exchanged words over the years. Trump's post thanked BronMuse for liking one of his messages, although the specific post remains unclear. He also promised that the account would receive election updates from North Carolina in the upcoming election next month. This was an automated message.
"@BronMuse THANK YOU for liking my post! I'll send you IMPORTANT ELECTION UPDATES for North Carolina. Make sure you are ready to VOTE FOR DONALD J. TRUMP by November 5th. Reply #stop to opt-out," Trump tweeted.
BronMuse, which boasts over 50,000 followers, focuses on providing news, stats, and highlights about LeBron James, the LA Lakers superstar and NBA's all-time leading scorer. The account was surprised by Trump's recognition and responded by sharing an image of James.
"ME????????????????😭😭😭," the account wrote in the caption.
Trump's jab against Lebron
Despite their past conflicts—Trump has previously mocked James and expressed a preference for Michael Jordan—he has refrained from targeting the basketball player during his current campaign, opting instead to focus on Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has made several critical remarks about James since becoming president in 2016. His comments included jabs about James's intelligence during an interview with Don Lemon and insinuations about wanting him to lead a women's basketball team. However, during this election cycle, Trump's approach appears more restrained regarding James, leaving fans and observers puzzled by this recent interaction.
The acknowledgment of a LeBron-centric account by Trump reflects a surprising shift in dynamics, especially considering their relationship. It raises questions about political strategy and engagement with younger audiences who are passionate about sports and social media. As the election approaches, this unexpected crossover between politics and sports may influence public perception and voter engagement among basketball fans.
LeBron and Bronny James
The duo of Son and Father will be a pleasing sight to witness making it one of the golden storylines of the NBA. The duo can create history by being the first father and son duo to play together on the same team. While it hasn't been confirmed whether Bronny will secure a spot on the Lakers' main roster for the upcoming NBA season, the final decision will rest with the new coach, JJ Redick. He will determine whether Bronny will make the roster or gain experience in the G-League. Bronny was the 55th pick in the drafts of the Los Angeles Lakers.
