Danica Patrick breaks silence on Donald Trump | Sports News

Danica Patrick pulled back the curtain on her latest assembly with President Donald Trump, during which she voiced her assist for UFC CEO Dana White.

Since retiring from racing in 2018, Patrick has been outspoken about her conservative views on social media. Last November, the previous NASCAR and IndyCar driver declared that the MAGA motion represents the “best thing that has happened” to the United States.

During a latest Turning Point USA occasion on Friday, Patrick continued to rub shoulders with a number of like-minded people, together with Trump. Taking to social media, the 44-year-old shared a sequence of snaps posing with the POTUS, former NHL participant Jeremy Roenick and ex-NFL star Jay Feely, who’s actively working for Congress.

“Building the red wall starts in Arizona,” Patrick captioned the Instagram post. “Big athlete turnout yesterday in Phoenix. Shared the stage with @jeremyroenick to introduce our friend @jayfeely who is running for congress.

“So much respect for high achievers that pivot into a whole new profession! Jay was an NFL kicker then tv broadcaster and now…. Politics. Most importantly, a good human with good values and so much passion for making this country great.”

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Patrick proceeded to shed mild on her conversations with Trump, which revolved round White and a UFC 323, which she attended final December on the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Oh, and my friend @potus,” she continued. “First pic was me telling him how how much I love his buddy @danawhite and going my first @ufc fight after meeting him last November at the MAHA summit. What a wild weird and amazing life I get to live. Another amazing event put on by @turningpointusa.”

Alongside White, influencer Gary Brecka and AllTrails founder Russell Cook, Patrick participated in a summit panel referred to as “The Maha Athlete” final yr. Throughout the All-Star section, she praised MAHA’s dedication to addressing America’s persistent health challenges — encompassing mental sickness, weight problems, and escalating drug prices — whereas additionally discussing her personal battles with health issues in years previous.

“When I fixed all my health problems, it just gave me more motivation and energy to do all the things that I wanted to do and start more companies and go on more adventures and do more things and try and affect the world in a positive way,” she defined. “You cannot thrive if you’re just trying to survive. That’s a fact.”

In a January 2024 social media post, Patrick acknowledged that she had little urge for food for political discourse during her energetic racing profession. Following her retirement, although, the Beloit, Wisconsin native discovered herself more and more drawn to governmental issues after attending Turning Point USA’s AMFest, the place she first met political commentator Tucker Carlson.

“And just like that… I’m into politics,” she wrote in a candid Instagram post. “I have steered clear of it because as an athlete and having sponsors, it was never my place or interest to be honest. But after talking to Tucker today it became more clear why I am interested.

“People ought to be capable to reside their lives nevertheless they wish to for my part, as long as it is not hurting anybody else. However, that is the issue now. Whether it is our food, skies, faculties, free speech, media, or privateness… it’s affecting my world and nearly everybody else’s on a every day foundation. I wish to study more about what causes the problems we face and ask how we will remedy them. The solely aspect I’m taking is reality. What do you guys wish to know more about?! It’s time to get interviewing!”