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Celebrities have gotten involved in the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their support will move the needle come November.
Barbara Pierce Bush attends the 2024 MoMA Awards presented by Chanel on October 23, 2024 in New… [+] York City.
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Barbara Pierce Bush, the daughter and granddaughter of former Republican presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush, respectively, campaigned in Pennsylvania for Harris over the weekend and said she hoped the Democratic ticket would “move our country forward and protect women’s rights.” (Her twin sister, “Today” host Jenna Bush Hager, has not endorsed any candidate.)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa interrupted a postgame interview on NBC with three teammates to show off his “Make America Great Again” hat, later saying he wouldn’t “talk about it too much, but I think it’s an idea.” “Important time.”
Dr. Phil McGraw appeared at former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday to support the former president, responding to the idea that he is a “bully” and praising his supporters for standing strong despite being “canceled, intimidated, marginalized, excluded or excluded.” Even expelling him or boycotting him.”
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny signaled his support for Vice President Kamala Harris on October 27, posting videos on Instagram in which Harris criticized Trump’s response to hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico, potentially ending months of speculation about whether the hugely popular musician would enter the political sphere. . The battle.
Singer Ricky Martin — who also hails from Puerto Rico — expressed his support for Harris on October 27 by sharing a series of videos of Harris and Michelle Obama on Instagram, along with a video of comedian Tony Hinchcliffe making derogatory comments about Puerto Rico at a party. Trump rally.
Beyoncé, whose song “Freedom” was used by the Harris campaign throughout the election, joined the Democratic nominee at a rally in Houston on Oct. 25 — as did Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, former bandmate Kelly Rowland, and actress Jessica Alba — to give. Her endorsement, although the Texas native did not perform.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Harris for president in a post on his Instagram account on October 25, saying that Trump “continues to deny the facts (and) science” about climate change, while Harris “helped lead the most important climate action in US history.” . “
Actor Mel Gibson implied he would vote for Donald Trump in a new video posted by TMZ, in which he said Harris has a “miserable track record” and a “fence-post IQ.”
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What other celebrities have endorsed Harris?
Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after the debate between Harris and Trump ended. She was joined by musicians Eminem, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Britney Spencer, Margo Price, Cher, hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse, Marc Anthony, Lizzo, Usher, Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cardi B, Kesha, Billie. Eilish, her brother Finneas, Chappelle Rowan, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, along with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles. Charli
A host of actors also offered support, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Whoopi Goldberg, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon, Mindy Kaling, Toni Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman, and Jane Fonda. Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, John Stamos, Ed Helms, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Matt Damon, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aubrey Plaza, Jennifer Aniston, Mel Brooks, Lynda Carter, LeVar Burton, Anthony Rapp, Misha Collins, Mark Hamill, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, Fran Drescher, Bryan Cranston and Anne Hathaway. Directors Ken Burns and Spike Lee, “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin and TV show host and producer Andy Cohen also said they support Harris.
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, and former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also expressed their support behind Harris. Former President Jimmy Carter, now 100, reportedly told his son that he was trying to make it to his milestone birthday so he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.
Billionaires Mark Cuban and Bill Gates backed the Harris/Walls ticket, and billionaire supporters of Harris include Laurene Powell Jobs, Arthur Blank, Michael Bloomberg, John Pritzker, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt, Steven Spielberg, John Fish, Reed Hastings, and Theodore. Leonsis, Christy Walton, Ellen Wynn, Melinda French Gates, and Sean Parker.
Others who have said they will vote for Harris include Republican political commentator Ana Navarro, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, billionaire fashion designer Tory Burch, Martha Stewart, scientist Bill Nye, and former Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and a former Fox News staffer. Trump administration and The Apprentice contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman.
What other celebrities supported Trump?
UFC president and personality Dana White endorsed Trump on stage at the Republican National Convention. Actors Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Roseanne Barr and Zachary Levi have expressed their support.
Musicians Kid Rock, Amber Rose, Chris Janson, Jason Aldean, and reggaeton stars Nicky Jam and Azealia Banks have supported Trump, and 50 Cent responded to the former president’s assassination attempt by putting Trump’s face on the cover of his book “Get Rich or Die.” “Tryin'” (It’s hard to describe the response as an official endorsement, as he appeared to support the president in 2020 before seemingly backing off.)
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said in January that voting for Trump over Biden was a “no-brainer,” and he has the support of Joe Germanotta, a New York City restaurateur and father of pop star Lady Gaga. He said he would vote for Trump.
He has also supported public-facing billionaires like Elon Musk and former President Steve Wynn, and his donors include billionaires Bill Ackman, Marc Andreessen, Dan Snyder, Linda McMahon, Dianne Hendricks, Miriam Adelson, Kelsey Warren, Timothy Dunn, and Elizabeth and Richard Uehlein. , Phil Ruffin, Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler, Jimmy John Liotto, Jeffrey Palmer, Bernard Marcus, Robert “Woody” Johnson, Kenny Trout, George Bishop, J. Joe Ricketts, Andrew Bell, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Don Ahern, Roger Penske, Richard Kurtz, and Antonio Gracias and Douglas Lyon.
Trump thanked Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, for “standing up for him” after she slammed social media users who criticized her for liking several pro-Trump posts last month (Mahomes has not officially endorsed any candidate).
Who are the athletes who supported Trump?
Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker, former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, boxing legend Mike Tyson, former New York Giants players Lawrence Taylor and Otis “OJ” Anderson, boxing promoter Don King, and former Nascar star Danica Patrick have all supported Trump. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace appeared alongside him at a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
What athletes have endorsed Harris?
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr endorsed Harris at the Democratic National Convention and Warriors star Steph Curry said she was the “easy choice.” A campaign called “Athletes for Harris” was launched in September with the endorsements of 15 pro football celebrities and co-chairs of Athletes for Harris, including former NBA star and billionaire Magic Johnson, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker, and women’s basketball legend Dawn Staley, tennis. Legend Billie Jean King, retired NFL player Ali Krieger, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and NBA point guard Chris “CP3” Paul. The WNBA Seattle Storm also endorsed Harris, as did former Steelers Jerome Bettis and “Mean” Joe Green, as well as Franco Harris’ son, endorsed Harris for president.
Surprising fact
Former KKK leader David Duke said on his radio show that he supports Jill Stein, the Green Party’s nominee for president. He described her as “the only candidate who speaks clearly against the war in the Middle East.” Stein said she refused to endorse and called Duke a “racist troll” and “white supremacist.” Duke endorsed Trump for president in 2020 and 2016.
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