Topics: Donald Trump, Jake Paul, Politics, Celebrity
Donald Trump recently teased a brand new career for Jake Paul, predicting that he could enter the realm of politics. But how do Americans really feel about the influencer-turned-boxer?
The US president made the surprising suggestion at a rally in Kentucky and former Disney Channel star Paul was in attendance.
During an appearance at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Trump surprised audiences when he made a reference to a potential political future for the boxer, before inviting Paul onstage.
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"I'm going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not-too-distant future, running for political office," remarked the President, however he didn’t specify whether he thought this would be at a local, national, or presidential level.
Trump then continued by offering his unwavering support should Paul decide to make his prediction a reality, by adding: “You have my complete and total endorsement.”
Trump also praised Paul’s podcast, calling it ‘big stuff’ and gushing, ‘this guy has guts’.
Paul took to the podium to honor Trump’s impact on his life, as he gushed: “What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage," Paul said.
We now have some insight into how Americans feel about Paul thanks to the international market-research and opinion polling company YouGov. It runs surveys and collects public opinion data in many countries.
In a ‘Fame & Popularity’ tracker for Paul. Here ‘Fame’, ‘Popularity’, ‘Disliked’, and ‘Neutral are tracked in separate categories, all within the US. Just under 2,000 people were polled and the findings suggest that while Paul is widely recognised in the United States, he is not broadly popular. The survey data shows that about 69% of Americans say they have heard of him, indicating high public awareness.
However, only around 19% report having a positive opinion, while roughly 33% say they dislike him. The results suggest Paul is a highly recognisable but polarising public figure, with negative opinions outweighing positive ones among those surveyed.
The surprise endorsement also comes amid mixed public perceptions of the president himself. A recent national survey by NBC cited by Donald Trump shows the president with a 41% favorability rating and 53% unfavorability among registered voters.
Despite the net-negative rating, the poll found Trump remains more popular than several leading figures speculated to run in the 2028 presidential election. This includes figures like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez.
