Donald Trump has put yet another Trump card out of his pocket. Ahead of the election, Trump is doing everything to make a strong impact on the masses. From holding rallies to appearing at popular shows, the ex-POTUS is doing it all. However, his recent stunt during his rally at Happy Valley was something totally out of the blue. Midway into his speech, the former president dropped the Penn State wrestling team on stage. 

As a matter of fact, the Penn State wrestling team is the current NCAA champion. In fact, in what is considered a sheer act of dominance, the team has won 11 out of 13 championships in recent times. During his speech, Trump mentioned how he was close with Bo Nickal and that Nickal is scheduled for his next bout right after the American presidential elections. 

Praising the team of champions, Trump stated, “I don’t know if this platform can hold them because that’s a lot of muscle. You know muscle is much heavier than fat… But I would like to have the team come up here, and we can just say hello to them. These guys are something.” As the members of Penn State wrestling made their way to the stage, the crowd erupted in applause. 

Interestingly, this was not the only sporting connection that Donald Trump tried to establish before the presidential elections. Just days earlier, the ex-POTUS agreed to pay a visit to the multimillion-dollar podcast of the UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan. Appearing on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, Trump had an intriguing 3-hour chat with Rogan, delving into various unknown stories of his life. 

This was the first time that Trump attended the podcast of Joe Rogan. Interestingly, this comes at a time when Trump’s opposition, Kamala Harris, canceled her visit to the same show. As per a report from Reuters, one of Harris’ spokespersons stated that the presidential candidate is interested in attending ‘The Joe Rogan Experience.’

Unfortunately, as per the latest update from Ian Sams, she will not be able to cater to her Joe Rogan commitments. Sams initially broke the news on MSNBC, stating that Harris’ campaign will not permit the politician to attend the show. Coming back to Trump, his latest gesture leaves the fans shocked.

Donald Trump gets on the excitement metres of the fans

Following Donald Trump’s call-up of the Penn State University wrestlers, the fans immediately took to social media to express their point of view. Unsurprisingly, most of them were excited to the core. 

One fan humorously acknowledges the strength and physical prowess of the Penn State Wrestling team, whom Trump invited onstage during his rally. The netizen jokingly suggested that the wrestlers should become Trump’s bodyguards. “I nominate these guys as Trump’s personal bodyguards”, wrote the user. On one hand, this reflects the fan’s perspective of the impressive physical prowess and physique that the Penn State wrestlers possess. While on the other hand, it also reflects the admiration that they might be having for Trump. 

Referring to Donald Trump’s acknowledgment of the Penn State Wrestling team, who are renowned for their dominance with 11 NCAA championships in the last 13 years, one X user added, “A stage full of winners.” Trump invited them on the stage adding the image of victory to his rally. The commentator might also be a supporter of the Former POTUS and the Republican Party and thus included Trump as well in the list of winners rooting for his victory in the upcoming elections. The fan’s comment reflects admiration for the Penn State wrestlers’ achievements. 

Penn State Wrestling team has been a strong powerhouse that has consistently dominated the NCAA championships. This highlights the fact that even the former president of the United States has decided to acknowledge the team. This gesture from Trump resonated with fans, as Penn State wrestling is highly celebrated for its recent winning streak. “Great to see President Trump recognizing champions! Penn State wrestling deserved that spotlight🤞”, commented another social media enthusiast. The mention of how the team ‘deserved that spotlight’ reflects the sentiment that their accomplishments merit such public recognition.

One netizen highlighted the unique ways Donald Trump connects with people despite his unconventional political approach. His interest in the sports world often attracts many, even if they may not support his ideology. Regardless, people can rarely ignore that he successfully engages fans in ways distinct from traditional politicians. Echoing the same, the fan mentioned, “He is not a politician and on the other hand he is easily the most gifted politician of my lifetime. And oddly that goes hand in hand.” The charisma that Trump exhibits by trying to become one with fans and athletes often resonates with many, adding a layer to his political image.

One Penm State fan could not hold back his emotions and shared the same in the comment section. The fact that Trump acknowledged their favorite team made the comment, “This made me emotional”. By inviting the athletes on stage and acknowledging their strength and success, Trump connected with the audience on a deeper level, especially with Penn State supporters. Against the backdrop of an intense electoral climate, such a comment also reveals the deep admiration fans have for athletes and the sport.

With numerous electoral permutations and combinations at play, Donald Trump’s acknowledgment of the Penn State wrestlers is certainly a positive gesture. It will be interesting to see whether it has any impact on the election results in the long run.