During his rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump secured endorsements from two ex-NFL athletes, bringing a mix of sports and politics to his campaign stop. The event, held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, saw former star running back Le’Veon Bell and ex-wide receiver Antonio Brown publicly express their support for Trump’s bid for the GOP nomination.

“Let’s vote for Trump! Let’s make some noise for the president!” Brown said.

Brown, a former Pittsburgh Steelers player, also energized the crowd by leading them in a lively “Here we go Steelers” chant, celebrating his connection to the local team.

“Let’s go Trump, you already know, vote Trump, let’s go,” Bell added.

Hit out at Harris

Throughout the rally, Trump focused on drawing sharp distinctions between himself and his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, labeling her a “radical left liberal” and emphasizing their divergent views on critical topics like the economy, immigration, and energy.

He accused Harris of planning to increase taxes, promising instead to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, framing his economic approach as one that would directly benefit working Americans.

He didn’t miss an opportunity to criticize Harris for skipping the prestigious Al Smith Dinner earlier in the week, where her video message, featuring SNL star Molly Shannon, was played in her absence. Trump labeled the video appearance “an insult to Catholics,” taking a swipe at the Vice President for not attending in person.

Trump‘s rally in Latrobe was yet another effort to galvanize his base, as he outlined his policy positions on energy and taxation while calling out his opponents.

The presence of Bell and Brown added a touch of celebrity endorsement, underscoring the campaign’s strategy of blending popular culture with politics to boost its appeal.