{"id":534852,"date":"2026-03-12T05:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/534852\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T05:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:18:13","slug":"donald-trump-endorses-jake-paul-praises-boxers-beautiful-fiancee-in-surprise-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/534852\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump endorses Jake Paul, praises boxer’s ‘beautiful’ fiancee in surprise speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US president invited his “friend” Paul on stage during a rally in Kentucky and made a bold prediction about the 29-year-old’s future in Congress.<\/p>\n

Paul\ufeff has already made several drastic career U-turns after transitioning from a Disney Channel actor to social media influencer, before turning to professional boxing.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Donald Trump officially endorsed Jake Paul for Congress during a rally in Kentucky. (AP)<\/p>\n

“I just want to say I predict, I’m going to make a prediction, that you will be in the not too distant future, running for political office, OK,” Trump told Paul, adding that he is an “incredible guy”.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffAnd you have my complete and total endorsement, OK?”<\/p>\n

Trump’s declaration prompted applause and cheers from the audience.<\/p>\n

While introducing Paul \u2013 brother of fellow internet star Logan Paul \u2013 to the stage, Trump praised his prowess in \ufeffthe boxing ring.<\/p>\n

Paul won six consecutive fights early in his boxing career, before his streak ended in a loss to Tommy Fury in 2023.<\/p>\n

\"DonaldThe US president invited his “friend” Paul on stage, praising his talent as a boxer and his fiancee. (CNN)<\/p>\n

He went on to beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round heavyweight exhibition match in 2024.<\/p>\n

Trump described Paul as a “hell of a fighter” and a “tough cookie” before making mention of his fiancee, \ufeffDutch Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdmam, who won gold at Milano Cortina 2026.<\/p>\n

“He’s got a brand new beautiful fiancee. And you’re not allowed to use the word beautiful when describing women anymore,” Trump said.<\/p>\n

“It’s the end of your political career, but I’ll say it anyway.<\/p>\n

“What the hell? She’s beautiful. She just won the Olympic gold medal.”<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Paul won six consecutive fights in his early boxing career. (AP)<\/p>\n

Ohio-born Paul then took to the podium and recipricated \ufeffTrump’s glowing salute.<\/p>\n

He told the crowd that Trump taught him courage and to “never back down from a fight”\ufeff.<\/p>\n

“I grew up just a few hours away from here. My dad taught me to fight,” he said.<\/p>\n

“And all of our voices matter in America. And I’m never afraid to speak the truth.”<\/p>\n

“God’s got us. Trump’s got us. God bless. Love you, Kentucky.”<\/p>\n

The path from pro-athlete to politician is not uncommon in the US.<\/p>\n

\ufeffFormer pro-wrestling star Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota in 1999.<\/p>\n

Actor, Olympic weightlifer and bodyb\ufeffuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor of California in 2003.<\/p>\n

And\ufeff former New York Knicks star Bill Bradley forged a successful career as a US senator after leaving the NBA.<\/p>\n

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