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LeBron James Questions Trump, Charlottesville Violence In Tweet: 'Make America Great Again Huh?!'

DETROIT (CBS DETROIT) - Hours after white nationalist ralliers clashed with counter-protesters in Charlottesville ending with the death of three people -- NBA star LeBron James had a question for President Trump.

The Cleveland Cavs superstar took to Twitter referencing Trump's campaign slogan and voicing his distress over the violence:

"It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that" -- tweeted James.

The ensuing violence left three dead -- in addition to a downed police helicopter that crashed -- killing two officers.

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