There were plenty of active and inactive professional athletes who stood up for their support Donald Trump as 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 DC’s frigid temps 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 in Emancipation Hall during the 2025 presidential inauguration at the US Capitol. (Jasper Colt-USA TODAY)
The Paul brothers have been massive supporters of Trump for the past few years. Trump even appeared on Logan Paul’s podcast, “IMPAULSIVE,” back 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 doesn’t support Trump after this speech just hates America and doesn’t want what’s best for this country and the world,” Jake Paul wrote on X.
Conor McGregor
January 20, 2025; Washington, DC UFC fighter Conor McGregor is seen during the inauguration ceremony at Emancipation Hall at the US Capitol in Washington on January 19, 2025. (Angelina Katsanis-Pool via Imagn Images)
Jake and Logan Paul were seen in a photo riding a bus to the inaugural events. Conor McGregor was seen sitting behind both of them. McGregor was in DC all weekend and snapped photos of a meeting with some of Trump’s cabinet nominees.
McGregor spoke to the press 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 beautiful time here in the United States. I was here last time when Donald Trump became president in 2016. The energy and response is 24/7, a testament to how he’s worked as president, his last run, and how he’s handled himself since.”
Dana White
Dana White arrives for the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)
UFC President Dana White was seen with his wife at the Capitol Rotunda. White has been a big Trump supporter for years. He spoke at a Trump 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’s happened in the last few years is an incredible achievement and an incredible 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 bring him down: the mainstream media, the partisan prosecutors, the assassins. It’s absolutely crazy what this man went through. And only President Trump could fight through all those obstacles, all the attacks and still come out victorious.”
Miriam Adelson
Miriam Adelson arrives before the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
Miriam Adelson, majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, attended the inauguration. The Adelson family has donated $100 million to her political action committee, Preserve America, which supports Trump’s presidential campaign, according to Front Office Sports. That number is the largest political donation by any owner in the NBA, NFL, MLB or WNBA.
She bought a majority stake in the Mavericks from Mark Cuban back in December 2023.
Wayne Gretzky
Former NHL great Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrived at the Rotunda of the US Capitol ahead of the inauguration. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at the inauguration tucked in close to White and Adelson before the festivities began.
The appearance of the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers superstar came as Trump touted the hockey legend as Canada’s next leader. On Christmas, Trump called on Canadian citizens to cheer on Gretzky to become the next prime minister.
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Trump said he even talked to Gretzky about becoming the “governor of Canada” as the country faced teasing about becoming part of the U.S.
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