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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.

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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

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Kelsey Grammer, TV - “Cheers

Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 15, 2024. REUTERS/Mike BlakeMIKE BLAKEREUTERS

Dennis Quaid, TV & Film

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Jon Voight, Film - “Deliverance

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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

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DaBaby, Rapper

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Waka Flocka Flame, Rapper

Jake Paul, Influencer & Boxer

Boxer Jake Paul attends a news conference, ahead of a sanctioned professional fight versus Mike Tyson which set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20, in New York City, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado REFILE - QUALITY REPEATDavid Dee DelgadoREUTERS

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.

Kid Rock performs ahead of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump's speech on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Mike SegarMike SegarREUTERS

Mike Tyson, retired Boxer

More endorsements are likely to be announced as we move closer to November.

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