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Cavs Legend Austin Carr Clarifies Accidental Anti-Trump Hashtag in Social Media Post

The former NBA star and commentator explained that a trending hashtag mistakenly appeared in his congratulatory message to Cleveland Cavaliers All-Stars.

  • Austin Carr, former Cleveland Cavaliers player and current team analyst, posted a congratulatory message to Cavs All-Stars which included the hashtag '#ImpeachTrumpNOW.'
  • Carr later explained the hashtag was an accidental selection while typing, likely due to trending suggestions on his device.
  • The original post, which was quickly deleted, sparked confusion as Carr typically avoids political commentary on social media.
  • In a follow-up post, Carr acknowledged his lack of familiarity with technology and emphasized the mistake, reiterating his support for the Cavaliers.
  • The incident drew attention from multiple outlets, with some speculating about potential hidden political opinions despite Carr's clarification.
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