A group of LeBron James fans would rather see the NBA superstar go to Washington, D.C., than become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for James to replace Betsy DeVos as education secretary, after the Akron-native recently opened a school in Ohio.
Such a shift doesn’t seem likely, though, especially given the testy relationship between President Trump and James, who will soon produce a Showtime documentary series.
“Unfortunately, Trump and his cronies chose Betsy DeVos for us and we are stuck with an uncaring Education Chief who has fought against teachers and has even expressed disdain for the very department she heads … at least until now,” the petition reads.
“LeBron James is an inspiration to kids all over the country,” the petition continues. “He’s shown he cares about America’s youth and understands the power of public education in helping children meet their true potential.”
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