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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 can make the difference this November.

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Which other celebrities have supported Harris?

Billionaire and pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after the end of a debate between Harris and Trump. She is joined by musicians Eminem, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Brittney Spencer, Margo Price, Cher, Hip hop duo Crazy clown troupe, Mark Anthony, Lizzo, usher, Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cardi B, Kesha, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Chappell Roan, Bruce Springsteen And Neil Youngalong with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles. artist Charli XCX And Beyonce While they didn’t directly endorse Harris, they signaled their support, and she gave her permission to use her song “Freedom” on the campaign trail.

A number of actors have also offered support, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Whoopi Goldberg, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon, Mindy KalingTony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, John 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 Lee“West Wing” creator 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 foreign minister Hillary Clintonhave also thrown their support behind Harris. Former President Jimmy CarterThe now 100-year-old is said to have told his son that he was trying to reach the milestone birthday so that he could cast his vote for Kamala Harris.

Billionaires Mark Cuban And Bill Gates have supported the Harris/Walz ticket, and other billionaire Harris supporters are 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 NavarroVogue editor-in-chief Anna WintourFashion designer billionaire Tory Burch, Martha Stewartscientist Bill Nyeformer Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and former member of the Trump administration and “The Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman.

Which other celebrities have supported Trump?

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

musician Kid Rock, Amber rose, Chris Janson, Jason Aldean, Reggaeton star Nicky Jam And Azealia Banks have supported Trump and 50 cents 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'” (you can hardly call the reaction an official endorsement; he appeared to support the president in 2020 before he apparently backed out). ).

Founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy In January, he said it was a given to vote for Trump over Biden and that he also had the support of Joe Germanottaa New York restaurant owner and father of pop star Lady Gaga. Author and financial guru Dave Ramsey said he would vote for Trump.

Billionaires who appear in public like Elon Musk And Steve Wynn They also supported the former president, whose donors include billionaires Bill Ackman, Marc Andreesen, Dan 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 him Brittany MahomesWife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes for “defending” him after attacking social media users who criticized her for liking several pro-Trump posts last month (Mahomes has not officially endorsed a candidate).

Which athletes supported Trump?

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butkerformer professional wrestler Hulk HoganBoxing legend Mike Tysonformer New York Giants player Lawrence Taylor And Ottis “OJ” Anderson, Boxing promoter Don King and former NASCAR star racer Danica Patrick all supported Trump. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown And Mike Wallace appeared alongside him at a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Which athletes supported Harris?

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr supported Harris at the Democratic National Convention and was the star of the Warriors 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. Athletes for Harris’ co-chairs include former NBA stars and billionaires Magic Johnson, Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker, Women’s basketball legend Dawn StaleyTennis legend Billie Jean King, Retired football player Ali WarriorHead coach of the Milwaukee Bucks Doc Rivers and NBA point guard Chris “CP3” Paul. The Seattle Storm The WNBA team supported Harris, as did the former Steelers Jerome Bettis And “Evil” Joe Greeneas well as the son of Franco Harris, supported Harris for president.

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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 opposes the war in the Middle East.” Stein said she rejected the endorsement and called Duke a “racist troll” and a “white supremacist.” Duke supported Trump for president in 2020 and 2016.

Further reading

ForbesAccording to the report, Bill Gates donated $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Kamala HarrisFrom Antonio Pequeno IVForbesKamala Harris Is Backed by More Prominent Billionaires Than Trump – Tyler Perry and Bill Ackman Speak Out (Update)From Derek SaulForbesChappell Roan cancels appearances in New York and DC – her controversy over supporting Kamala Harris is explainedFrom Conor MurrayForbesTrump: ‘I hate Taylor Swift’ – as endorsement has minimal impact on votersFrom Molly BohannonForbesElon Musk’s X introduces Trump-themed hashtags after endorsing the former presidentFrom Antonio Pequeno IV

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