US EditionDonald Trump Endorses Jake Paul For Political Office During Rally In Kentucky
Trump publicly predicted Jake Paul will run for office soon and gave his full endorsement at a Kentucky rally, highlighting Paul's past support and broad influence among young voters.
- On March 11, 2026, President Donald Trump invited Jake Paul, 29-year-old boxer and influencer, onstage at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, where Paul praised factory jobs.
- Paul's large social following helps explain his appearance, as he has over 20,000,000 YouTube subscribers and publicly supported Trump in recent years, leveraging that relationship for campaign appearances.
- Speaking to the crowd, Trump declared, 'I just want to say I predict, I'm going to make a prediction, that you will be in the not too distant future, running for political office, OK', noting Paul's 12-2 boxing record and recent loss to Anthony Joshua.
- News outlets and fact-checkers immediately covered the episode and emphasized that Jake Paul is not currently running and Trump did not endorse a specific campaign or office.
- Paul's social reach positions him as a tool for the Trump campaign's non-traditional media strategy, while observers note his jaw surgery means months away from sparring and political sparring.
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