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All the celebrities who have supported Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

All the celebrities who have supported Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

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Celebrities have weighed in on the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their support can make the difference this November.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown And Mike Wallace appeared alongside former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and controversial former wide receiver Brown took the opportunity to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, saying, ” Tampon Tim Walz he is not.” a real football coach. He could never protect me.”

musician Mark Anthony, The son of Puerto Rican parents appeared in an ad for Kamala Harris criticizing Trump’s handling of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico in 2017, saying: “I remember what he did and said… about our people.” .” “

Former Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera tweeted that he once considered Trump a friend until he “stabbed the Constitution” and said he would support Kamala Harris in this election because Trump is a “sore loser who can’t be trusted.”

actress Anne Hathaway sang Queen’s “Somebody to Love” at a Broadway rally for Harris and said, “In case you didn’t know, I’m voting for Kamala.”

Host and producer of a television show Andy Cohen posted a video with Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, saying he would vote for Harris because “it’s an investment in my daughter’s future.” I want her to make her own decisions.”

Actor Dennis Quaid attended a Trump rally in California where he called President Ronald Reagan his “favorite president of the 20th century” and Trump “my favorite president of the 21st century.”

Omarosa Manigault Newmana former member of the Trump administration and contestant on his reality show “The Apprentice,” endorsed Kamala Harris in an interview with Variety, saying she hopes Harris will “raise a new generation of young political leaders.”

Manigault Newman appeared on “The Apprentice” in 2004 and served as communications director for the Office of Public Liaison under Trump in 2017, but was fired from the White House and later criticized the former president in her memoir.

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Which other celebrities have supported Harris?

Billionaire and pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after the end of a debate between Harris and Trump. She is joined by musicians Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cardi B, Kesha, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Chappell Roan, Bruce Springsteen And Neil Youngalong with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles. artist Stevie Nicks, Charli XCX And Beyonce While they didn’t directly endorse Harris, they signaled their support, and she gave her permission to use her song “Freedom” on the campaign trail.

A number of actors have also offered support, including George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon, Mindy KalingTony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman, 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 And Bryan Cranston. Directors Ken Burns And Spike Lee and creator of “West Wing.” Aaron Sorkin also said they support Harris.

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former president Bill Clinton and his wife, former foreign minister Hillary Clintonhave also thrown their support behind Harris. Former President Jimmy CarterThe now 100-year-old is said to have told his son that he was trying to reach the milestone birthday so that he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.

billionaire Mark Cuban has publicly supported the Harris/Walz ticket, and is among other billionaire Harris supporters Laurene Powell Jobs, Arthur Blank, Michael Bloomberg, John Pritzker, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt, Steven Spielberg, John Fish, Reed Hastings, Theodore Leonsis, Christy Walton, Elaine Wynn, Melinda French Gates And Sean Parker.

Others who have said they will vote for Harris include a Republican political commentator Ana NavarroVogue editor-in-chief Anna WintourFashion designer billionaire Tory Burch, Martha Stewart and scientists Bill Nye.

Which other celebrities have supported Trump?

UFC president and personality Dana White supported Trump on stage at the Republican National Convention. Actor Jon Voight, Rosanne Barr And Zachary Levi have all expressed their support.

musician Kid Rock, Amber rose, Chris Janson, Jason Aldean, Reggaeton star Nicky Jam And Azealia Banks have supported Trump and 50 cents responded to the attempted assassination of the former president by putting Trump’s face on the cover of his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” (you can hardly call the reaction an official endorsement; he appeared to support the president in 2020 before he apparently backed out). ).

Founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy In January, he said it was a given to vote for Trump over Biden and that he also had the support of Joe Germanottaa New York restaurant owner and father of pop star Lady Gaga.

Billionaires who appear in public like Elon Musk And Steve Wynn They also supported the former president, whose donors include billionaires Bill Ackman, Marc Andreesen, Dan Snyder, Linda McMahon, Diane Hendricks, Miriam Adelson, Kelcy Warren, Timothy Dunn, Elizabeth And Richard Uihlein, Phil Ruffin, Jeff Sprecher And Kelly Loeffler, Jimmy John Liautaud, Geoffrey Palmer, Bernard Marcus, Robert “Woody” Johnson, Kenny Troutt, George Bishop, J. Joe Ricketts, Andrew Beal, Cameron And Tyler Winklevoss, Don Ahern, Roger Penske, Richard Kurtz, Antonio Gracias And Douglas Leone.

Trump thanked him Brittany MahomesWife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes for “defending” him after attacking social media users who criticized her for liking several pro-Trump posts last month (Mahomes has not officially endorsed a candidate).

Which athletes supported Trump?

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butkerformer professional wrestler Hulk HoganBoxing legend Mike Tysonformer New York Giants player Lawrence Taylor And Ottis “OJ” Anderson And Boxing promoter Don King all supported Trump.

Which athletes supported 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” launched in September with the support of 15 Pro Football Hall of Famers. Athletes for Harris co-chairs include former NBA star and billionaire Magic Johnson, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker, basketball legend Dawn Staley and tennis legend Billie Jean King, former football player Ali Krieger, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers and NBA point guard Chris “CP3” Paul.

Surprising fact

Former KKK leader David Duke said on his radio show that he is supporting Green Party candidate Jill Stein for president. He called her the “only candidate who clearly opposes the war in the Middle East.” Stein said she rejected the endorsement and called Duke a “racist troll” and a “white supremacist.” Duke supported Trump for president in 2020 and 2016.

Further reading

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