WrestleMania Superstar Roman Reigns Shocks Leftist Fans With Pro-Trump Comments [WATCH]

WWE star Roman Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, publicly expressed support for President Donald Trump in an interview published April 17 by Vanity Fair. The wrestling champion made the comments while discussing his views on national leadership and the current political climate ahead of his headlining role at WrestleMania.

“I support our president,” Reigns told Vanity Fair. “Trump is one of those guys where he’s got a vast history and a huge background.”

Reigns, 39, is the latest high-profile athlete to publicly back Trump. Over the past several years, Trump has received endorsements from a growing list of professional sports figures across the country.

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Reigns joins that list by voicing confidence in the president’s experience and leadership style.

“He’s been in entertainment. He’s been in big business, politics,” Reigns said, pointing to Trump’s decades of experience across multiple industries.

In the interview, Reigns stated his belief that the United States should project strength and stability on the global stage, and that he views Trump’s leadership as aligning with that goal.

“At this point, I’m supporting a bright future for our country,” he said.

“Positive and competent leadership. For us to be what we’re supposed to be—to be a world leader and carry that respect and do what a world power like us should be doing.”

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While expressing his support for President Trump, Reigns also acknowledged that he doesn’t agree with everything the president does—particularly when it comes to his confrontational approach to politics.

“It’s like he needs that adversary,” Reigns said.

“He needs that opposition to bounce off of. He needs that competitive motivation or something.”

Reigns also compared today’s political environment to the professional wrestling world he knows well, remarking on the similarities in conflict and performance.

“To be honest,” he said, “the world seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.”

Following the publication of the interview, some fans reacted strongly on social media, with critics expressing surprise and disappointment.

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However, others rallied behind Reigns, defending his right to speak openly about his political views.

The wrestler hinted at why he appears to have favored President Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election cycle, noting a clear contrast in transparency and leadership.

“One person was giving us information. One person was answering questions, so it wasn’t that hard,” Reigns said.

Reigns’ remarks come as he prepares to headline another WrestleMania, adding a political dimension to his growing media profile.

Though some within the wrestling fan base expressed shock at his stance, Reigns stood firm in outlining what he views as the need for steady and capable leadership in the country.

No official response has been issued by WWE regarding the comments. President Trump has not yet addressed the endorsement publicly.

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