Trump Praises Georgia QB Gunner Stockton as 'Big Trump Fan'

The former president showered praise on the Bulldogs' starting quarterback during a recent podcast appearance.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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In a recent interview on Josh Pate's college football podcast, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, calling him a "big Trump fan" and saying he plans to closely follow Stockton's performance this upcoming season.

Why it matters

Trump's public endorsement of Stockton could raise the profile of the young quarterback, who is entering his third season as Georgia's starter. The former president's comments also highlight the intersection of politics and sports, as high-profile figures seek to align themselves with popular athletes.

The details

During the interview, which was recorded at a Chick-fil-A in Rome, Georgia, Trump spoke about wanting to attend Georgia games to watch Stockton play. "He's going to be a great quarterback. He's already a great quarterback, but he's only going to get better," Trump said. "I want to go to any game that guy because he's a big Trump fan. So I'm going to be watching him very closely this year."

  • The interview with Trump and Stockton was recorded in February 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who has a history of commenting on and endorsing college football players.

Gunner Stockton

The starting quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, who is entering his third season as the team's QB1.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia's good. I like this Georgia team. Like your quarterback, by the way. I like Gunner. He's going to be a great quarterback. He's already a great quarterback, but he's only going to get better...I want to go to any game that guy because he's a big Trump fan. So I'm going to be watching him very closely this year.”

— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President (clutchpoints.com)

The takeaway

Trump's public endorsement of Stockton could raise the young quarterback's profile and further intertwine politics and sports, as high-profile figures seek to align themselves with popular athletes.