So the USA officially has a new president… *drum roll* Mr. Donald Trump!
The results have pretty much shaken the whole world, Malaysia included, so we decided to look back on some sports icons and athletes who supported the real estate mogul-turned-reality television star-turned-President of the United States.
Mike Tyson
Yes, the former American boxer Mike Tyson one of Mr. Trump’s strongest supporters. Tyson was quoted as saying that “He [Trump] should be president of the United States. Let’s try something new. Let’s run America like a business, where no colors matter. Whoever can do the job, gets the job.”
“When I see him, he shakes my hand and respects my family. None of them- Barack [Obama], whoever – nobody else does that. They’re gonna be who they are and disregard me, my family.” the former boxer added.
Hulk Hogan
Although he didn’t directly endorse Trump, Hulk Hogan made it pretty clear in a interview with TMZ back in 2015 that we wanted to be Donald Trump’s vice president.
When asked which candidate he’d take on in a match, he confessed, “I don’t want to be in the ring with any candidates, I want to be Trump’s running mate.” Well, that does seem much more plausible now..
Former wrestler Jesse Ventura
“If Donald Trump were to ask me to be his running mate,” 65-year old Jesse Ventura told CBS news.
“I would give it very serious consideration because anything to break up the status quo of this country. This country needs to be shaken up. It needs to be shaken to its very core, and Donald Trump is doing that.” the wrestler said.
Yankees Player Paul O’ Neill
The retired right fielder and Major League Baseball player was spotted at one of Trump’s press conference, and apparently told writer Ben Terris that he’s a “big Trump supporter”.
Former NBA Player Dennis Rodman
Back in July 2015, the former NBA player tweeted, “@realDonaldTrump has been a great friend for many years. We don’t need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016.”
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