For the 2016 presidential elections, Donald Trump supporters in the celebrity world are small in number, but vocal in their advocacy for the businessman and outsized personality. While hugely outnumbered by liberals, and more specifically by Hillary Clinton supporters, celebrities who are voting for Trump are out there, and want to make their presence known.
Many famous people for Donald Trump are well-known conservatives who are jumping on the bandwagon of the highest-polling GOP candidate. Others are former cast members of Trump's Celebrity Apprentice, making it known how much of a pleasure it was to work with Trump - and possibly looking to ingratiate themselves with their former "boss." A few backers of Trump for president are looking for cabinet positions - including three celebrities who've made it known that they'd like to be his vice president. And of course, there's Charlie Sheen.
Here are the figures from the entertainment or sports world who have publicly made it known they support Trump. Expect more if Trump furthers his hold on the GOP nomination.
Celebrities Who Actually Support Donald Trump,
Antonio Sabàto, Jr.
Actor and model Antonio Sabato Jr. got into some hot water after speaking at the Republican National Convention in July of 2016. In an interview Sabato gave not long after he got off the stage, he said of President Obama: "We had a Muslim president for 7 1/2 years. I don't believe he is [a Christian]."
Chris Christie
The New Jersey governor became the first 2016 Republican presidential candidate to endorse Trump when he appeared with the billionaire at a press conference on February 26, 2016. Christie touted Trump as "the only Republican who can beat Hillary" and savaged Trump's rival Marco Rubio for being a Washington insider who barely shows up to Senate debates.
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Gary Busey
The eccentric actor endorsed Trump in September 2015, telling Fox News, "I know him personally. I know him professionally. He's a great guy. He's sharp. He's fast. He can change the country after the last eight years." Busey is a two-time cast member of Trump's Celebrity Apprentice.
Kenny Rogers
The legendary country singer and roasted chicken magnate endorsed Turmp in an interview with UK paper The Guardian. When asked what he thought of the billionaire presidential candidate, Rogers offered his approval of Trump's message, though not necessarily his policies: "I really like him. I think his problem is that he says what everyone wants to hear, but he doesn’t say it well," Rogers said. "I love what he says, I have to admit. He can be president and not owe anybody anything; he’s one of the few people has the money to do it, and has the guts to do it."
Loretta Lynn
The country music legends was effusive in her support of Trump in January, 2016, telling a reporter that Trump "sold her." "I just think he’s the only one who’s going to turn this country around," she added, saying that every time she stumps for Trump on stage, she gets a warm reception.
Mark Cuban
The outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner declared that while he wasn't sure he would actually vote for Trump, he admired his honesty and attitude. "I don't care what his actual positions are," Cuban wrote. "I don't care if he says the wrong thing. He says what's on his mind. He gives honest answers rather than prepared answers. This is more important than anything any candidate has done in years."
Scott Baio
Charles in Charge and Happy Days star Scott Baio was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention in July of 2016. In his speech, Chachi Baio proclaimed that Trump was the only candidate who could cure everything going wrong with America. “We have a choice in November," Baio said. "We can go for Hillary Clinton, … who wants to continue the same policies that are wrecking this country, policies that make us unsafe, a woman who somehow feels that she’s entitled to the presidency, that she’s somehow owed it, or we can go for Donald Trump."
Terrell Owens
The former football player - and cast member of The Apprentice - told TMZ Sports that Trump is "a guy who won’t put up with B.S. and has what it takes to change how government is run." He also pitched himself for a job in the Trump administration.
Tom Brady
The Patriots quarterback hasn't explicitly endorsed Trump, but was seen with a "Make America Great Again" (Trump's slogan) hat in his locker, and later claimed Trump "has done amazing things."
Wayne Newton
Entertainer and Las Vegas staple Wayne Newton was effusive in his praise of the Donald, particularly of his ability to make travel arrangements, during a Fox and Friends interview.
"I love Donald, and he would make a great president, for many reasons," Newton enthused. "Number one: he tells the truth. Number two: he's been where most of these guys want to be, in terms of riding on his own plane. He doesn't have to worry about what hotels he stays in, doesn't have to worry about how his family gets to Hawaii [...] but most of all, most important for Mr. Trump is: he tells it like it is."