Super Bowl champ Rob Gronkowski and other sports celebrities FIRE UP voters near TPUSA events
Republican voters in New Hampshire were thrilled on Tuesday to find four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski encouraging them to vote on Election Day.Videos on social media showed Gronkowski taking photos with his fans and waving the U.S. flag at motorists.'It doesn't matter what side you're voting for; it just matters about you coming out and voting.'Other former sports stars seen at polling places included boxer Floyd Mayweather, Red Sox All-Star Kevin Youkilis, and Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola.Gronkowski interacted with voters and fans near a campaign tent in Bedford for Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk.TPUSA chief operating officer Tyler Bowyer posted videos of the former New England Patriots player on social media. Mayweather was also spotted near a TPUSA tent in Hudson, according to WMUR. Despite media speculation that the sports figures were there on Turning Point's behalf, someone close to TPUSA's Election Day activities told Blaze News that the organization was not involved in Gronk's appearance.On Tuesday, New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte posted a photo of herself with Gronkowski and his girlfriend, Camille Kostek, in Bedford."The air is brisk and the people are just so wonderful, and [I'm] just taking pictures with everyone that are coming out here to vote," said Gronkowski to WFXT-TV."It doesn't matter what side you're voting for; it just matters about you coming out and voting," he added.RELATED: MAGA-haters say 'Trump curse' hit Jaxson Dart with reportedly season-ending injury Gronkowski has not been overly outspoken about his political beliefs. He has said that he preferred visiting the White House under President Donald Trump over the visit under former President Barack Obama. But that's because Obama restricted the players' access, while Trump let them roam about the White House.Obama also told Gronkowski to keep his shirt on at the White House event.In 2024 Gronkowski enthusiastically backed Elon Musk's suggestion to simplify the tax code.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski, along with other sports celebrities like Floyd Mayweather and Kevin Youkilis, were seen in New Hampshire encouraging people to vote on Election Day. While some appeared near Turning Point USA events, an organization source stated TPUSA was not involved in Gronkowski’s appearance. Gronkowski emphasized the importance of voting regardless of political affiliation.
- Rob Gronkowski and other sports stars encouraged voters in New Hampshire on Election Day.
- Floyd Mayweather, Kevin Youkilis, and Danny Amendola were also seen at polling places.
- Gronkowski was seen near a Turning Point USA tent, but the organization denied involvement in his appearance.
- Gronkowski stated that voting is important, regardless of the political side.
- He previously expressed a preference for visiting the White House under Donald Trump compared to Barack Obama.
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