Michael Jordan Responds to Trump’s Tweet Attacking LeBron and Invoking Him: ‘I Support LJ’

The last three words of President Donald Trump‘s tweet attacking LeBron James last night were “I like Mike!”, a reference to Michael Jordan.

Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2018

Jordan has now responded in a statement obtained by NBC News:

“I support LJ. He’s doing an amazing job for his community.”

James, of course, opened the I PROMISE school this week and has been applauded by, well, pretty much everyone for making this major commitment to helping underprivileged kids.

Right now James himself has tweeted since the President’s insult last night, but so far he appears to just be ignoring Trump:

Let’s get it kids!! Love you guys https://t.co/kY88geedus

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 4, 2018

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