Donald Trump’s celebrity supporters: Who are the famous names behind the Republican candidate?
Increasingly, presidential candidates have relied on the endorsements of celebrities. Here are some of the celebs who have endorsed Donald Trump.
Donald Trump was a celebrity business owner before he was elected president. Though the focus on celebrity endorsements began before his entry into the political sphere, it has grown in importance. On the campaign trail, the former president talks about celebrities who have endorsed his candidacy, hoping that hearing those names will attract more voters.
As November approaches, the GOP has been forming closer ties with leaders in Silicon Valley and the digital currency scene. On Monday, Donald Trump will sit for an interview with X owner Elon Musk as he courts more endorsements. Already, within the tech space, the Trump campaign has received the endorsement of Chamath Palihapitiya, who made major investments into Yammer and Slack, as well as David Sacks. On the crypto and digital currency side, Trump has been endorsed by ARC Innovations CEO Cathie Wood and LBRY founder Jeremy Kauffman.
For many in Hollywood or New York City, endorsing Trump, even if they support him, can be damaging as producers may look to keep them out of their projects over fears of receiving backlash from more liberal viewers. For that reason, Kamala Harris’ campaign, which is just getting off the ground, has already received the endorsement of dozens of the most popular singers, actors, and public figures in American life. And while Democrats tend to have an easier time attracting celebrity endorsements, here is a look at the most prominent names from the sports and entertainment world supporting Donald Trump as he attempts to regain control of the White House.
Roseanne Barr, TV - “Roseanne”
Kelsey Grammer, TV - “Cheers”
Dennis Quaid, TV & Film
Jon Voight, Film - “Deliverance”
Hulk Hogan - retired professional wrestler
At the Republican National Convention, Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, the retired professional wrestler, spoke about why he was supporting Donald Trump this November.
Jason Aldean, Country Music
Azealia Banks, Rapper
Billy Ray Cyrus, Country Music
DaBaby, Rapper
Waka Flocka Flame, Rapper
Jake Paul, Influencer & Boxer
Kid Rock, Country Music
Kid Rock, the country music star, also performed at the GOP convention in Wisconsin. The country music star has been a public supporter of the former president for years.
Mike Tyson, retired Boxer
After Mike Tyson beat Michael Spinks in 91 seconds in June 1988, Trump Plaza owner Donald Trump handed Tyson a check for $10 million.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 12, 2018
Tyson, according to Trump, folded the check & put in his jacket pocket.
When the check wasn't cashed, Tyson said he "misplaced it." pic.twitter.com/o6BsC94Kyl
More endorsements are likely to be announced as we move closer to November.
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