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Celebrities React to LeBron James's Return to Cleveland

Even the White House Is Weighing In on LeBron's Return to Cleveland

With news that LeBron James is returning to Cleveland, several stars have chimed in on the conversation — and so has the White House. During a press briefing on Friday morning, White House press secretary Josh Earnest was asked what the president thought of LeBron's choice, and he acknowledged that Obama is a "big fan" of LeBron. He added, "The fact that he's made this decision I think is a testament to the kind of values he has incorporated into his life and that he says he's interested in instilling in his children. So I think it's a pretty powerful statement about the value of a place that you consider home." Watch the video below for his full statement, and keep reading to see more celebrities' reactions to the news.

Side note: remember that time Michelle Obama dunked on LeBron?

Take a look at all the funny tweets about LeBron's decision, plus tweets from celebrities who offered their two cents on his choice.


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