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Michael Jordan denies viral fake Trump endorsement

sportsJul 24, 2026202,471

Michael Jordan’s representatives told The Independent that “there is absolutely no truth to the claim that Michael Jordan has made an endorsement in the presidential election,” denying a forged post that circulated on X/Twitter on November 3 claiming the 61-year-old had endorsed Donald Trump. The fake post included a video that compiled clips of racist remarks by Donald Trump and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe and carried the caption “Hate takes us back.” The denial came after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, posting “VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” and sharing commentary about family and children. The Independent story places Jordan’s statement in the wider context of celebrity endorsements this election cycle, noting other entertainers such as Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Bryan Cranston backing Harris, while listing Mel Gibson, Zachary Levi, Jake Paul, and Dennis Quaid among Trump’s supporters. Jordan, who is known for keeping his political views private, has not endorsed either candidate, his representatives affirmed.

Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social

DOOCY: Where do you stand on LeBron versus Michael Jordan as the best ever? TRUMP: Michael Jordan's a friend of mine, play golf with him. He's a really good guy. and I think LeBron is maybe he's a racist but maybe he doesn't like Trump. I only like people who like me.

7147h ago
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Trump: "Maybe LeBron is a racist. But maybe he doesn't like Trump. I don't know. I only like people that like me, so I would say Michael Jordan all the way."

4907h ago
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