Dennis Quaid Joins Trump on Stage at Texas Rally

Actor expresses support for president and home state during Corpus Christi event

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:39am

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Actor Dennis Quaid joined President Donald Trump on stage during a rally event in Corpus Christi, Texas, expressing his love for the president and his home state. Earlier in the day, Quaid had flown on Air Force One with Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, with Cruz sharing photos and videos of the interaction.

Why it matters

Quaid's public show of support for Trump at the rally event highlights the continued political divide in Hollywood, where many celebrities have been critical of the president. Quaid's willingness to align himself with Trump could be seen as a bold move that may impact his career.

The details

During Trump's event in Corpus Christi, the president called Quaid up on stage, describing him as "one of the best actors in America." Quaid then briefly addressed the crowd, saying "Hello, Corpus Christi. Hello, Texas. My home state. I love Corpus Christi and I love Donald Trump" before exiting the stage.

  • On February 28, 2026, Quaid joined Trump on stage at a rally event in Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Earlier that day, Quaid had flown on Air Force One with Trump and Senator Ted Cruz to the event.

The players

Dennis Quaid

An American actor known for his roles in films such as "The Day After Tomorrow" and "The Parent Trap." Quaid has expressed support for President Trump in the past and joined him on stage at the Corpus Christi rally.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who was holding a rally event in Corpus Christi, Texas to discuss energy and economic priorities.

Ted Cruz

A Republican U.S. Senator from Texas who shared photos and videos of Quaid and Trump on Air Force One on the way to the Corpus Christi event.

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What they’re saying

“We have an actor. He's one of the best actors in America. Hey Dennis. Come here, Dennis, come here.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“Hello, Corpus Christi. Hello, Texas. My home state. I love Corpus Christi and I love Donald Trump.”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor

“With the great Dennis Quaid (@reaganthemovie) on AF1 with Trump, headed to Texas!”

— Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator

“An historic conversation on AF1 between TWO great American Presidents…”

— Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The rally event in Corpus Christi was part of President Trump's broader efforts to highlight his administration's energy and economic policies ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

The takeaway

Quaid's public support for Trump at the Corpus Christi rally underscores the continued political divide in Hollywood, where many celebrities have been critical of the president. Quaid's willingness to align himself with Trump could be seen as a bold move that may impact his career going forward.