
(Scypre.com) – In a recent video posted on social media, Jake Paul shared his views on the upcoming presidential election, urging his followers to “quite literally save America” through informed voting. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, currently preparing for a fight against boxing icon Mike Tyson, used his platform to highlight the importance of educating oneself about the political landscape rather than relying on mainstream sources or celebrity endorsements. Despite living in Puerto Rico and unable to vote himself, Paul voiced his desire to help inform undecided voters.
🚨WOW! JAKE PAUL JUST ENDORSED TRUMP IN AN 18 MINUTE VIDEO TO HIS OVER 70 MILLION FOLLOWERS!
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) October 31, 2024
Jake Paul has a following of 4.6M on X, 20.8M on YT, 18.1M on TikTok, & 26.9M on IG.
This is YUUGE!🔥
Who needs Taylor Swift when you have JAKE PAUL?
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Paul opened the video acknowledging his apprehensions about the potential backlash. “Uh, nervous, scared to make this video because of what it means in terms of my career, my life, people coming after me… However, I just want to provide information to the potentially undecided voter,” he said. He emphasized the need for voters to research beyond “reckless propaganda” or influence from popular figures, encouraging followers to rely on facts rather than merely favoring celebrity endorsements.
Addressing the rising political divisiveness, Paul shared his discontent with the current climate, calling for unity over discord. “It saddens me that in the current political state of the world… we are more divided than ever, and I can’t sit back and watch this blasphemy unfold in front of me any longer,” he remarked.
The video took a turn when Paul defended former President Donald Trump, specifically noting recent events involving comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s appearance at a Trump rally. He argued that the portrayal of certain figures in the media is often skewed by political bias. “Don’t judge people off of a character that the media has portrayed… Democrats control 90% of the U.S. media, so they will paint a picture… [of] what they want you to see,” he asserted.
Paul then shared his views on various policy issues, particularly citing economic indicators that he believes show a downturn under the current administration compared to Trump’s presidency. He noted that with Democrats in control for 12 of the past 16 years, the challenges facing the nation may reflect on those in power.
He also spoke on sensitive social topics, including women’s rights, reproductive issues, and concerns over transgender athletes in women’s sports, saying, “As a future father, you will find me dead before I send my daughter to a school where men can go into her bathroom… That’s taking away a woman’s rights.” His video continued to address a range of topics including immigration, gender-affirming care for minors, and international conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In closing, Paul made an impassioned plea for viewers to “think for yourself” and “do the right thing.” He reiterated his support for Trump, concluding with, “Go exercise your right to vote on my behalf… America depends on it.” His statements have since sparked both support and backlash on social media, marking a rare, vocal entry into the political arena for the social media star-turned-athlete.