There were many active and inactive professional athletes who supported Donald Trump when he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
As Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States began on Monday, some of those athletes appeared to be in Washington to attend the historic event.
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The athletes below braved the frigid temperatures in DC to support the president.
jake and logan paul
January 20, 2025; Washington, DC: Jake Paul, left, and Logan Paul, right, sit in the viewing area of Emancipation Hall during the 2025 presidential inauguration at the US Capitol. (Jasper Colt-USA TODAY)
The Paul brothers have been massive supporters of Trump in recent years. Trump even appeared on Logan Paul’s podcast, “IMPAULSIVE,” in June while he was campaigning. Jake Paul endorsed Trump for president in late October and celebrated his victory after Election Day.
“Any American who doesn’t support Trump after this speech simply hates America and doesn’t want what’s best for this country and the world,” Jake Paul wrote in X.
Conor McGregor
January 20, 2025; Washington, DC UFC fighter Conor McGregor is seen during inauguration ceremonies at the Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol in Washington, January 19, 2025. (Angelina Katsanis-Pool via Imagn Images)
Jake and Logan Paul were seen in a photo traveling by bus to the inauguration events. Conor McGregor was seen sitting behind them both. McGregor had been in DC all weekend and took photos meeting with some of Trump’s cabinet nominees.
McGregor spoke to reporters on the red carpet at the inaugural ball.
“It’s amazing to be here. I’m very excited; very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said. “And it’s a good time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. And the energy and the response is day and night, which is a testament to how he’s done as president, his last run and how it has behaved since then.
Dana Blanco
Dana White arrives at the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the United States 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 had been a big Trump supporter for years. He spoke at Trump’s rally at Capital One Arena on Sunday night.
“The people have spoken loud and clear. America wants President Trump back in the White House. Think about this: winning this election after everything that has happened in recent years is an amazing achievement and an incredible comeback story “, said.
“Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here. All the powerful forces that tried to bring him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins. It’s absolutely crazy what this man has been through. And “Only President Trump could have overcome all those obstacles, all the attacks, and still come out the winner.”
Miriam Adelson
Miriam Adelson arrives before the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
Miriam Adelson, majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was present at the inauguration. The Adelson family donated $100 million to their Preserve America political action committee supporting Trump’s presidential campaign, according to Front Office Sports. That number is the largest political donation of any owner in the NBA, NFL, MLB or WNBA.
Purchased a majority stake in the Mavericks from Mark Cuban in December 2023.
Wayne Gretzky
Former NHL great Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive at the United States Capitol rotunda before the inauguration. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool photo via AP)
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at the opening hiding near White and Adelson before the festivities began.
The former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers superstar’s appearance came as Trump touted the hockey legend as Canada’s next leader. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Canadian citizens to encourage Gretzky to become the next prime minister.
Trump said he even talked to Gretzky about becoming the “governor of Canada” as the country faced ridicule for becoming part of the United States.
