Jake Paul took time out of preparation for his upcoming fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson next month to weigh in on the upcoming presidential election and encourage voters to educate themselves to “save America in every sense of the word.” .

The YouTuber-turned-boxer posted a lengthy video on social media on Thursday outlining how he feels about the current state of politics in the US and who he thinks is best suited to be president.

Jake Paul looks on during the Battle of the Giants press conference at The Anthem on August 22, 2024 in Washington, DC (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Paul opened his video by saying that by moving to Puerto Rico to pursue his boxing career, he was “disenfranchised” in the upcoming election, but that he hopes to continue using his platform to provide voters with information “to encourage them to do so”. Vote in the right direction to literally save America.

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“Uh, I’m nervous and afraid to make this video because of what it means to my career, my life, the people coming after me, more accusations, more turmoil and possibly more division. However, I just want to give information to potentially undecided voters (about) the things that I’ve seen over the last few years that have led me in a certain direction about who I’m supporting in this presidential election,” he began.

“And most importantly: encourage all of you to actually vote, encourage all of you to actually do your own research and base that research on the truth – not just reckless propaganda or your favorite pop star telling you to vote a certain way.” choose way.” and you believe them because you love their song.

Paul called attention to the divisiveness of this election cycle, which he said prompted him to speak out.

“I believe that love is the key to the universe and that we should all love each other more and more, and it saddens me that in the current political climate of the world, people in America cannot have an opinion without outrageous backlash…” It shows we are more divided than ever before and I can no longer sit back and watch this blasphemy unfold before my eyes.”

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Paul defended former President Donald Trump, particularly in light of the recent controversy surrounding him Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for remarks he made during his appearance at a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures after his speech at a campaign rally at the Resch Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

“Don’t judge people by a character the media has portrayed them as, because the Democrats control 90% of the US media, so they’re going to paint a picture for all of you, and that’s a picture they want you to see.”

Paul pointed to several statistics about the economy under the Biden-Harris administration compared to Trump’s presidency and urged voters to vote for change.

“Democrats have been in power for 12 of the last 16 years. So if we are not happy with the current political, economic and environmental situation, who is to blame?”

Paul also touched on a number of other topics, including women’s reproductive rights, transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, and protecting women’s spaces.

“As a future father, you will find me dead before I send my daughter to a school where men can use her bathroom and where men can compete against her in sports. This is bullshit—. This takes away a woman’s rights.”

Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on October 28, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A week before Election Day, Harris continues to rally with his supporters in the battleground state of Michigan as he fights against Republican presidential candidate, former US President Donald Trump. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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Paul spoke about several other hot-button issues, including immigration, gender-biased care of minors, the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas, before voicing his support for Trump and urging voters to do the same.

“Wake up…look at the facts. “Think for yourself. Don’t be a sheep in this world full of sheep,” he said.

“Do the right thing, vote for Donald Trump. Not because I said it, not because Beyoncé said it, but because it’s right… Please, for God’s sake, go exercise your right to vote on my behalf and vote.” Donald Trump is America’s hanging in this election from that.

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