There were a lot of active and inactive professional athletes who came out to support them Donald Trump He also defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
like Trump's inauguration As the 47th President of the United States began his duties on Monday, it appeared that some of these athletes were in Washington for the historic event.
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The athletes below braved the frigid temperatures in the capital to support the president.
Jake and Logan Paul
January 20, 2025; WASHINGTON, D.C.: Jake Paul, left, and Logan Paul, right, sit in the viewing area in Emancipation Hall during the 2025 presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. (Jasper Colt – USA Today)
The Paul brothers have been huge supporters of Trump over the past few years. Trump even appeared on Logan Paul's “IMPAULSIVE” show in June while on the campaign trail. Jake Paul endorsed Trump for president in late October and celebrated his victory after Election Day.
“Any American who does not support Trump after this speech simply hates America and does not want what is best for this country and the world,” Jake Paul wrote on Channel X.
Conor McGregor
January 20, 2025; Washington, D.C. UFC fighter Conor McGregor appears during the inauguration ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, on January 19, 2025. (Angelina Katsanis-Paul via Imagn Images)
Jake and Logan Paul were seen in a photo riding a bus to the inauguration. Conor McGregor was seen sitting behind them. MacGregor was in D.C. all weekend and took photos meeting with some of Trump's Cabinet nominees.
Macgregor He spoke to reporters On the red carpet at the opening ceremony.
“It's great to be here. I'm very excited and very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said. “It's an exciting time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. The energy and response is pouring in day and night, and it's a testament to how he's doing as president, his last time.” He escaped, and how he has handled himself since then.”
Dana White
Dana White arrives for the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, Monday, January 20, 2025. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)
UFC President Dana White was seen with his wife in the Capitol Rotunda. White has been a big supporter of Trump for years. He spoke at Trump's rally at Capital One Arena on Sunday evening.
“People have spoken loud and clear. America wants President Trump back in the White House. Think about this: Winning this election after everything that's happened over the past few years is an amazing accomplishment and an amazing comeback story,” he said.
“Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here. All the powerful forces that tried to take him down: the mainstream media, the partisan prosecutors, the murderers. What this man went through is absolutely insane. Only President Trump could have overcome “Over all those obstacles, all the attacks, he emerges victorious despite that.”
Miriam Adelson
Miriam Adelson arrives before the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Image by Saul Loeb/Pool via AP)
Miriam Adelson, majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was present at the opening ceremony. The Adelson family has donated $100 million to the Save America political action committee that supports Trump's presidential campaign, according to the British Daily Mail. Front office sports. This number is the largest political donation of any owner in the NBA, NFL, MLB or WNBA.
It purchased a majority stake in the Mavericks from Mark Cuban in December 2023.
Wayne Gretzky
Former NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive at the Rotunda of the US Capitol before the inauguration. (Kevin LaMarque/Pool Photo via AP)
It was NHL legend Wayne Gretzky Spotted at the launch event It was put away near White and Adelson before the festivities began.
The appearance of the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star came as Trump promoted the hockey legend as Canada's next leader. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Canadian citizens to do so Encouraging Gretzky To become the next prime minister.
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Trump said he spoke to Gretzky about becoming “the governor of Canada” at a time when the country was facing taunts about joining the United States.
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