Wrestling superstar Roman Reign revealed his support for President Donald Trump in an interview with Vanity Fair on April 17th.
The star, whose birth name is Joe Anoai, expressed his political views ahead of the WrestleMania headline, leaving many fans unguarded. “I support the president,” he said. I said Publications. “Trump is one of those who have a vast history and a big background.” Reigns is the latest in a long line of sports stars to publicly declare their support for Trump and his administration.
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The 39-year-old former WWE champion is working on Trump’s vast experiences in many different arenas.
“He’s involved in entertainment. He’s involved in big business, politics,” he said.
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“At this point, I support our country’s bright future. A positive and capable leadership. For us, be the leader of the world, be that respectful, and do what we should do with the power of the world like us.”
The well-known wrestler admitted he doesn’t support everything the president does, noting that he has trouble broadcasting his dissatisfaction with his political rival.
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“He’s like he needs that enemy,” governor told Vanity Fair.
“He needs the opposite. (Related: Exclusive: Kennedy Center breaks the highest attendance record ever in liberal outrage through “Trump acquisition”)
The ruler portrayed similarities between politics and world events, and the sport he is immersed in.
“To be honest, the world seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.”
A nervous, liberal wrestling fan was surprised by the news and immediately took her to social media to share it Meme And a shocking comment.
Saga in 2 minutes on IWC’s meltdown over Rome’s rule in support of President Trump
A peak of mental illness you don’t see in other fandoms
enjoy. pic.twitter.com/4jl7s8yyqq
– Lisa Green (@aerith_greene) April 18, 2025
However, many of the ruler fans defended his decision. He then hinted at why he appears to support Trump to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election.
“One person was giving us information. One person was answering questions, so it wasn’t that difficult.”
