There were plenty of active and inactive professional athletes who came out to 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 take part in the historic event.
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The athletes below braved the cold temps in DC to support the president.
Jake and Logan Paul
January 20, 2025; Washington, DC: Jake Paul, left, and Logan Paul, right, sat 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 over 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 does not support Trump after this speech simply hates America and does not want what is best for this country and the world,” wrote Jake Paul on X.
Conor McGregor
20 January 2025; Washington, DC UFC fighter Conor McGregor is seen during inauguration ceremonies at Emancipation Hall in 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 over to the inauguration events. Conor McGregor was seen sitting behind them both. McGregor had been in DC all weekend taking photos meeting with some of Trump’s cabinet nominees.
McGregor spoke to reporters on the red carpet at the inaugural ball.
“Great 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 night and day, which is a testament to how he’s done as president, his last run , and how he’s handled himself since.”
Dana White
Dana White arrives at 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 in the Capitol Rotunda. White had been a big supporter of Trump 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: To win this election after everything that has happened over the last few years is an amazing 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 take him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins. It’s absolutely insane what this man has been through. And only President Trump could have fought through 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 US Capitol in Washington, Monday, January 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP)
Miriam Adelson, the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was present at the dedication. The Adelson family donated $100 million to her Preserve America political action committee, which supports Trump’s presidential campaign, according to Front Office Sports. This figure 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 arrive at the rotunda in the US capital ahead of the inauguration. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was seen at the inauguration tucked away near White and Adelson before the festivities started.
The former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers superstar’s appearance came as Trump has 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 “governor of Canada” when the country faced teasing about becoming part of the U.S.
