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Trump Endorses Famous YouTuber Turned Boxer for Future Political Office
Paul joins Trump on stage at Kentucky rally, receives president's 'complete and total endorsement'
Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:55pm
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At a recent rally in Hebron, Kentucky, President Donald Trump invited YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul onto the stage, where the two exchanged praise and Trump made a surprising prediction that Paul will run for political office in the "not-too-distant future" and received Trump's full endorsement.
Why it matters
Trump's endorsement of Paul, a controversial figure known more for his boxing and YouTube antics than political experience, is seen as an attempt to court younger voters and further cement his influence within the Republican party, particularly in the 4th Congressional District of Kentucky where the rally was held.
The details
During the rally, which took place at a packaging plant in Hebron, Kentucky, Trump called Paul a "courageous guy" and a "hell of a fighter." Paul told the crowd that Trump had taught him the importance of courage and that "we never back down from a fight, even if they're much bigger than you." After Paul's brief speech, Trump made the surprise prediction that Paul would be "running for political office" in the "not-too-distant future" and gave him his "complete and total endorsement."
- The rally took place on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States who made the surprise endorsement of Jake Paul for future political office.
Jake Paul
A famous YouTuber and professional boxer who was invited onto the stage by Trump and received his endorsement for a future political run.
Thomas Massie
The Republican congressman whose 4th Congressional District in Kentucky was the location of the rally where Trump endorsed Paul.
Ed Gallrein
The Republican primary challenger to Congressman Thomas Massie, whom Trump also endorsed during the rally.
What they’re saying
“He's a hell of a fighter, too, by the way. And I just want to say, I predict — I'm going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not-too-distant future, running for political office — and you have my complete and total endorsement!”
— Donald Trump, Former President
“What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage. You know, we never back down from a fight, even if they're much bigger than you.”
— Jake Paul
“God's got us. Trump's got us. God bless. Love you, Kentucky.”
— Jake Paul
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Jake Paul will heed Trump's endorsement and run for political office in the future, and how that would impact the political landscape, particularly in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
The takeaway
Trump's surprise endorsement of the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul for future political office highlights the former president's continued efforts to shape the Republican party and court younger voters, even in the face of opposition from establishment figures like Congressman Thomas Massie.
