President Donald Trump welcomed boxer Jake Paul to the stage during a speech at a packaging plant in Boone County, Kentucky, and says Paul has his ‘complete and total’ endorsement if he decides to run for office. (The White House)
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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has long been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the president returned the favor, offering his “complete and total endorsement” should Paul choose to pursue political office.
Trump delivered the comments at a political rally in Hebron, Kentucky, at a logistics and transportation company.
Though Paul has voiced support for Trump’s second term, he has not said he plans to run for office.
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Boxer and social media star Jake Paul speaks as President Donald Trump reacts at Verst Logistics March 11, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Still, Trump suggested Paul’s next act may not be in the ring but on the campaign trail.
“I’m going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not-too-distant future, running for political office,” Trump said. “You have my complete and total endorsement.”
After taking the stage, Paul praised the president for instilling in him the courage to “never back down from a fight.”
Boxer and social media influencer Jake Paul speaks as President Donald Trump looks on at Verst Logistics March 11, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage. We never back down from a fight, even if they’re much bigger than you, much, much bigger than you,” Paul said. “I feel all the local Kentuckians feel the same way. You guys have that fight. You guys have that swag.”
Paul said he grew up a few hours from Verst Logistics, the host company for the Kentucky rally, and called for similar factories to open nationwide.
Jake Paul takes the stage during an event with President Donald Trump at Verst Logistics March 11, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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Trump told the crowd he initially hesitated when Paul invited him onto his podcast during his time in office.
“His local podcast is big stuff, and he’s big stuff,” Trump said. “This guy has guts.”
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