Celebrities Who Backed Trump in 2024: A Mixed Bag of Surprises

In the 2024 presidential race, many famous faces stepped up to support Donald Trump, showing a mix of long-time allies and surprising new supporters. This wasn't just about actors and musicians; athletes, social media stars, and even some tech bigwigs joined in. Some of these celebrities have been Trump supporters for years. For example, Sylvester Stallone called him "the second George Washington" and became one of his "Special Ambassadors" to Hollywood. Mike Tyson, who has known Trump for decades, admired his persistence, saying, "Most people would have given up. He didn’t give up. " Others made their support known in more public ways. Joe Rogan endorsed Trump right before the election, and Kanye West, despite their rocky past, said, "Yeah, of course. It’s Trump all day. " Even some unexpected names, like rapper DaBaby and country star Trace Adkins, showed their support, with DaBaby saying, "Hell, yeah. . . . Trump is a gangster. "The tech world also had its share of Trump supporters. Elon Musk publicly endorsed Trump after an attempt on the former president’s life and later interviewed him on X. Apple CEO Tim Cook sat near Vivek Ramaswamy and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony and donated $1 million to the president’s inaugural fund. Some celebrities even took the stage to speak at rallies. Megyn Kelly spoke at a campaign rally, and Amber Rose told attendees at the Republican National Convention that "Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, white, gay or straight. It’s all love. " Not everyone's support was straightforward. Some, like rapper Sexyy Red, endorsed Trump in 2023, saying, "We need him back in office, " while others, like Jon Voight, have been longtime supporters and were awarded the National Medal of Arts by Trump in 2019. The list of celebrities who backed Trump in 2024 is long and diverse, showing that his support base extends far beyond just politicians and traditional allies. From Hollywood to the tech world, Trump's influence and appeal reached many different corners of the entertainment and business worlds.