Professional boxer and YouTube influencer Jake Paul, with a 80 million-strong social media following, endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a 20-minute video on Thursday. Paul claimed he would use “facts, numbers, and data” to support a Trump administration, despite the fact that he is no longer able to vote after moving to Puerto Rico for boxing.
Who I’m supporting for president and why you should too… pic.twitter.com/OBd5uWrXTV
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 31, 2024
Paul expressed his worries about a number of national issues under the present government in the video, which was directed at his millions of followers. His critique spanned “wars, health, guns, jobs, economy, inflation, border control, [and] freedom of speech,” framing his support for Trump as a way to address the country’s challenges.
Paul Reacts to Comedian’s Puerto Rico Remarks
Paul criticized a recent joke by comic Tony Hinchcliffe, who called Puerto Rico "floating garbage" during a Trump rally in New York on October 27, near the beginning of the video. “Hinchcliffe was doing his job, trying to be funny, but his talking smack about Puerto Rico was not funny,” Paul said, expressing his anger. He underlined that Trump's opinions were not reflected in these statements.
“Divisive Era”: Paul’s Political Rationale
Paul claims that the country is "more divided than ever." "If we aren't happy… then who is to blame?" he said, pointing out that Democrats had dominated the political landscape for the last 16 years. Paul defended Trump by accusing the "liberal" media of depicting him as a "bad guy" and claiming that his success as president outweighed any shortcomings in his character.
Abortion Rights Debate Addressed
Paul disputed the notion that women's rights were at danger under Trump's presidency in a brief speech about abortion rights. "What rights as a woman were taken away from you during the four years that Donald Trump was president?" he asked. He clarified that Trump opposes "single-issue voting" and supports state-level authority over abortion regulations.
Influence of Trump’s Business Background
Paul emphasized Trump’s business acumen, suggesting his wealth shields him from political influence. “He has billions,” Paul stated, “and won’t be influenced by some deal or treaty that’s going to make himself personally rich.” He described Trump as focused on America's economic health.
World Peace and Foreign Relations Under Trump
Paul emphasized the stability of the world during Trump's prior administration throughout the whole video. He contrasted what he called Trump's benign attitude with the present U.S. expenditure on wars in Israel and Ukraine. Paul portrayed this as insufficient and aired a video of Vice President Kamala Harris presenting a $750 FEMA assistance payment to disaster victims.
He highlighted how Trump's previous diplomatic contacts, such as his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un, helped to create a peaceful world. He said that the world was at peace because "everyone respects him."
Cautious Approach
Paul acknowledged his apprehension about posting the endorsement, but he declared the need to share his political stance openly, stating that he couldn’t “just sit back and watch this blasphemy unfold.”