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All the celebrities who have supported Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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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 could be a breakthrough in November.

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Defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa interrupted an NBC postgame interview with three of his 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 important time. “

Dr. Phil McGraw appeared at former President Doanld Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday to support the former president, push back on the idea that he is a “bully” and praise his supporters for standing strong despite being “canceled, intimidated, marginalized, excluded or even fired or boycotted’ .”

Puerto Rican artist Bad bunny endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Oct. 27, posting videos to Instagram in which Harris criticized Trump’s response to the hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico — potentially ending months of speculation about whether the ultra-popular musician would get involved in the political struggle.

Singer Ricky Martin— who is also from Puerto Rico — showed his support for Harris on Oct. 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 during a Trump rally.

Beyonce, whose song “Freedom” was used by the Harris campaign during the election, joined the Democratic candidate at a rally in Houston on October 25 – as did Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowlesformer band member Kelly Rowlandand actress Jessica Alba– to give her approval, although the Texas native did not perform.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Harris for president in a post on his Instagram on Oct. 25, saying Trump continues to “deny the facts (and) science” around climate change, while Harris “helped lead the most important climate action in American history.”

Actor Mel Gibson suggested he would vote for Donald Trump in a new video published by TMZ, saying Harris has a “miserable track record” and “the IQ of a fence post.”

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What other celebrities have endorsed Harris?

Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift captioned Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after a debate between Harris and Trump concluded. She is accompanied by musicians Eminem, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Brittney Spencer, Margo Price, Cher, hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse, Marc Anthony, Lizzo, Guard, Olivia Rodrigo, Johannes Legend, Cardi B Kesha, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Chappell Roan, Bruce Springsteen And Neil Youngalong with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles. Artists Charli XCX And Beyonce have not made outright statements of support, but have expressed support for Harris, with the latter giving her campaign permission to use her song “Freedom”.

A litany of actors have also offered support, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Whoopi Goudberg, George Clooney, Barbara Streisand, Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon, Mindy KalingTony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, Johannes 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 DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence, Fran Drescher, Bryan Cranston And Anne Hathaway . Directors Ken Burns And Spike Leecreator of the ‘West Wing’ Aaron Sorkin and TV show host and producer Andy Cohen have also said they support Harris.

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former president Bill Clinton and his wife, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Hillary Clintonhave also thrown their support behind Harris. Former President Jimmy Carternow 100, his son reportedly told him he was trying to make it to the milestone birthday so he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.

Billionaires Mark Cuban And Bill Gates have supported the Harris/Walz ticket, and among others, Harris’s billionaire 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 NavarroEditor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintourfashion designer billionaire Tory Burch, Martha Stewartscientist Bill Nyeformer Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and former member of the Trump administration and contestant on “The Apprentice.” Omarosa Manigault Newman.

What other celebrities have supported Trump?

UFC president and personality Dana White endorsed Trump on stage at the Republican National Convention. Actors Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Rosanne Barr And Zechariah Levi all have expressed their support.

Musicians Children’s rock, Amber Rose, Chris Janson Jason Aldean, reggaeton star Nicky Jam And Azealia Banks have supported Trump, and 50 Cent 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'” (it’s hard to call the response an official endorsement, he seemed like the president in 2020 to support before he apparently returned).

Founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy said in January that voting for Trump over Biden was a “no-brainer” and he has the support of that as well Joe Germanottaa restaurant owner in New York City and father of pop star Lady Gaga. Author and financial guru Dave Ramsey said he will vote for Trump.

Public billionaires love it Elon Musk And Steve Wynn have also supported the former president, and his donors include billionaires Bill Ackman, Marc Andreesen, Then 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 Brittany Mahomeswife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, for her “defense of him” after she lashed out at social media users who criticized her for liking several pro-Trump posts last month (Mahomes has not formally endorsed a candidate).

Which athletes have supported Trump?

Kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs Harrison Butkerformer pro wrestler Hulk Hoganboxing legend Mike Tysonformer New York Giants players Laurentius Taylor And Ottis “OJ” Anderson boxing promoter Don King and former NASCAR star racer Danica Patrick have all supported Trump. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown And Mike Wallace appeared alongside him at a meeting in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Which athletes have endorsed Harris?

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr endorsed Harris at the Democratic National Convention and the 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 and co-chairs of Athletes for Harris, including former NBA star and billionaire Magic Johnson, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Boeker, women’s basketball legend Dawn Staleytennis legend Billie Jean King, retired football player Ali Kriegerhead coach of Milwaukee Bucks Dock Rivers and NBA point guard Chris “CP3” Paul. The Seattle storm The WNBA team also supported Harris, as did former Steelers Jerome Bettis And “Average” Joe Greeneas well as Franco Harris’ son, supported Harris for president.

Surprising fact

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

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