Michael Jordan’s crew has responded to a viral publish on social media falsely stating that the NBA legend endorsed former President Donald Trump on the eve of Tuesday’s election.
Estee Portnoy, senior vice chairman of Leap Administration, responded to the publish with a press release on Monday, stating that Jordan has not endorsed any candidate within the 2024 presidential election.
Michael Jordan, NBA Corridor of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing, walks the grid previous to the NASCAR Cup Sequence Straight Speak Wi-fi 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Oct. 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Pictures)
“There may be completely no fact to the declare that Michael Jordan has made an endorsement within the presidential election,” Portnoy’s publish learn.
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The assertion was made in response to a publish claiming that the six-time NBA champion was one of many “newest” to endorse Trump. The publish on X had over 1.8 million views. The social media platform added extra context to the publish which acknowledged there was “no proof” to help the declare.
A number of different notable NBA figures have spoken out about their selection for president within the days main as much as Tuesday’s election.
LeBron James, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich have all publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The latter took a swipe at Trump, calling him “a pathetic particular person.”
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks throughout a marketing campaign rally at The Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Middle on Oct. 27, 2024 in Philadelphia. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Pictures)
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“He’s a small man who has to make everyone round him smaller so he thinks he’s going to be greater,” Popovich added. “And isn’t that the identical factor we inform all of our children in grade college? That’s not the way you act. That’s not what you do.”
Different sports activities figures have voiced their help in favor of Trump, together with Harrison Butker, Brett Favre, Nick Bosa and Jake Paul.
Paul made headlines along with his almost 20-minute lengthy video encouraging voters to “do the proper factor.”
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a marketing campaign rally at Santander Enviornment on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Studying, Pennsylvania. (AP Picture/Evan Vucci)
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“Do the proper factor, vote for Donald Trump. Not as a result of I stated so, not as a result of Beyoncé stated so, however as a result of it’s what’s proper… Please, go, for the love of God, go train your proper to vote on my behalf and vote for Donald Trump on this election. America is determined by it.”
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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