A popular streaker and social media personality, who rose to fame for storming the 2016 NBA Finals with 'Trump Sucks' written on his body, has pledged support to the former president. Vitaly The Goat, who had said in 2016 that he used to be a 'Never Trumper', has posted on X that he is now endorsing the GOP nominee.
He said that living in Los Angeles 'brainwashed him' into believing that Trump was a racist. He explained that he now endorses Trump to be the next president of the US, and also posted a photo of him holding a 'Trump 2024' blue flag with 'Take Back America' written on it.
He wrote in the post on X: "Back in 2016 I used to be a Never Trumper. Honestly I didn’t know why. I even streaked the NBA finals with “Trump sucks” written across my chest. Living in LA had me brainwashed believing he was a racist.
"Now, I fully endorse Trump to be the next President of the United States. He is the only man capable for the job. Strong borders, low crime, and a surging economy is what we need."
Back in 2016 I used to be a Never Trumper. Honestly I didn’t know why. I even streaked the NBA finals with “Trump sucks” written across my chest. Living in LA had me brainwashed believing he was a racist. Now, I fully endorse Trump to be the next President of the United… pic.twitter.com/JRzkxoY58s
— VitalyTheGoat🐐 (@vitalyzdtv) August 30, 2024
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