Jake Paul, who recently suffered a knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami, spoke to supporters at the Kentucky rally. Paul was visibly sweating through his blazer during his speech but delivered a passionate message to the crowd.
“What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage,” Paul said. “You know, we never back down from a fight, even if they’re much bigger than you, much, much bigger than you. And I feel all the local Kentuckians feel the same way. You guys have that fight. You guys have that swag. There’s a lot of young kids in here. The future of America. I grew up just a few hours away from here, and my dad taught me to fight, and all of our voices matter in America, and I’m never afraid to speak the truth, and I know you guys aren’t. We are here representing the United States, and it’s just a blessing. Thank you, Mr. Trump. We need more factories like this thriving all over the country, and I know he’s gonna be the one to bring that here to us. I know God is with us. I know he wants us on the right side of history. And everyone here has to do their part, and God’s got us. Trump’s got us.”
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Trump Praises Paul’s Courage Despite Boxing Setback
During the event, Trump highlighted Paul’s bravery in his recent bout with Anthony Joshua, calling him a tough and courageous fighter.
“He’s a very tough cookie,” Trump said. “But instead of fighting a guy his own size, he fights a guy who’s like, 70 pounds bigger, he’s like a two-time Olympic champion. He is this massive guy, and my friend is a guy named Jake Paul. I’m watching. I didn’t realize there was a slight size variance, like about seven inches and about 70 pounds. He is courageous. He’s an incredible guy. This guy has guts. And he walked out with a broken jaw. This was not the greatest fight. But you know what, it showed? Lots of courage. He’s a great guy. He’s a courageous guy and a talented guy. He’s a hell of a fighter, too, by the way. And I just want to say, I predict, I’m gonna make a prediction, that you will be, in the not too distant future, running for a political office. And you have my complete and total endorsement.”
Paul’s comments and Trump’s endorsement come after Paul’s high-profile loss to Anthony Joshua in Miami on December 19, 2025. The fight left Paul with a broken jaw, requiring two surgeries and months of recovery. Despite this setback, Paul remains active in public appearances and political events.
