Updated March 12, 2026, 9:49 a.m. ET
Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul is in President Donald Trump’s favor.
The former Disney Channel star, who first gained fame on the former social media app Vine, attended Trump’s rally at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on March 11.
Paul took the stage at the president’s request. He told the crowd he grew up mere hours away from the factory and that he’s “never afraid to speak the truth” because his father “taught me to fight,” per For The Win.
When Trump resumed at the podium, he sang Paul’s praises. “He’s a great guy, he’s a courageous guy, and a talented guy,” Trump said. “He’s a hell of a fighter, too, by the way.”
Did Trump endorse Jake Paul?
Yes. Trump went on to endorse Paul for office during the rally.
What is Jake Paul running for?
Paul is not running for office right now. But if he decides to, Trump has his back.
“I’m going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not-too-distant future, running for political office,” Trump went on to say. “And you have my complete and total endorsement, okay?”
“He’s an incredible guy. A lot of courage and smarts,” Trump finished.
What are Jake Paul’s politics?
In 2024, Paul encouraged his audience to vote for Trump in his stead, as Paul lives in Puerto Rico and can not vote in presidential elections.
Where is Jake Paul from?
Paul is from Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Westlake High School, where he wrestled, according to The Plain Dealer.
