Updated March 11, 2026, 9:09 p.m. ET
- President Donald Trump predicted that social media influencer Jake Paul will run for political workplace.
- Paul has a historical past of celeb boxing matches and co-founded a profitable promotions firm.
President Donald Trump has offered one other alternative to fact-check his public statements.
With the warfare on Iran raging and oil costs vacillating, Trump made a prediction – about Jake Paul. The 29-year-old boxer, podcaster, social media influencer, entrepreneur and former Disney Channel actor attended Trump’s March 11 rally in Kentucky.
At one level, Trump stated of Paul, “I simply wish to say I predict, I’m going to make a prediction, that you may be in the not too distant future, operating for political workplace, OK. And you will have my full and whole endorsement, OK?’’
Jesse Ventura, the former professional wrestling star, was elected governor of Minnesota in 1999.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former physique builder, was elected governor of California in 2003.
So how farfetched wouldn’t it turn out to be for somebody like Paul to pursue and win political workplace? Especially when you’ve got the “whole endorsement’’ of Trump and a knack for public talking?
“What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage,” Paul stated. “You know, we never backed down from a fight, even if they’re much bigger than you, much, much bigger than you. And I feel all the local Kentuckians feel the same way.”
But let’s keep on with the info – the info of Trump’s remarks about Paul.
‘He’s a courageous guy’
True.
Well, brave or loopy, or possibly each.
In December, the 6-foot Paul stepped into the boxing ring with Anthony Joshua, the 6-foot-6 Brit who’s a two-time former heavyweight champion. Paul exited the ring along with his jaw damaged in two locations by a knockout punch and was knocked down 4 occasions in all.
Back to brave or loopy: Paul has stated he intends to renew boxing a after his jaw heals.
‘A talented guy’
True.
You don’t buy a 5,700-acre estate in Georgia and stay in a mansion in Puerto Rico with out some expertise.
Paul wasn’t nominated for an Emmy for his work as a Disney Channel actor. But his stint with the Disney Channel from 2005 to 2007 alongside along with his YouTube pranks and boxing press conferences are clear proof Paul is a proficient actor. He additionally co-founded Most Valuable Promotions, which has elevated ladies’s skilled boxing and partnered with Netflix on Paul’s struggle with Tyson and different high-profile occasions.
‘A hell of a fighter too’
False.
Paul is 12-2 with 7 knockouts and, earlier than his KO loss to Joshua, benefitted from cautious matchmakers.
He constructed his file with victories over getting old MMA fighters, an ancient Mike Tyson, a retired NBA player and a YouTuber.
This is to not say Paul is horrible boxer. But “a hell of a fighter” is a giant stretch.
The prediction: Jake Paul as politician
In Trump’s phrases, “I’m going to make a prediction that (Paul) might be in the not too distant future, operating for political workplace.”
Of course, it’s premature to know if this is true or false, but early enough to speculate.
At the recent Winter Olympics, Paul attended a women’s hockey game.
He occurred to be sitting next to Vice President JD Vance.
Is the Vance-Paul ticket coming in time for the 2028 elections?
Or may that be Paul-Vance?
