Former President Donald Trump was met with enthusiastic [1] chants of “USA! USA!” as he attended the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday night.
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP IS HERE AT THE STEELERS GAME!
LFG!!! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gKghprCjia [2]
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 21, 2024 [3]
The crowd’s excitement was captured in a video shared by Margo Martin, the Deputy Director of Communications for Trump, showcasing the former president waving to fans and making the “Fight, fight, fight” gesture.
President @realDonaldTrump [4] arrives at Acrisure Stadium to chants of U-S-A! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/TaVUjTDuT9 [5]
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 21, 2024 [6]
Trump’s appearance at the Steelers game followed a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where he was supported by former Steelers players Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell.
The rally, held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, featured both players voicing their endorsement for the GOP presidential nominee.
Brown emphasized that Trump embodies the values of “hard work” and “loyalty,” reflecting the spirit he experienced during his time with the Steelers.
Before the game, Brown was seen distributing [7] yellow “Trump-Vance” towels to fans outside the stadium, further energizing the crowd.
Antonio Brown wearing a dark MAGA hat throws rally towels out to a huge crowd of fans outside of Steelers stadium pic.twitter.com/wllQCcRLZc [8]
— FRONTLINES (@FrontlinesTPUSA) October 20, 2024 [9]
Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten confirmed Trump’s attendance, stating he was there “as a guest of an individual suite holder.”
In addition to supporting Trump at the rally, Brown and Bell participated in a voter registration drive in Pittsburgh over the weekend.
Under a Turning Point USA action tent, they encouraged Steelers fans to register to vote, proudly wearing Make America Great Again hats.
Something truly beautiful is happening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania right now. Former Steelers Legends Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell are registering hundreds of new Trump voters
The culture is with Trump all the way this time.
pic.twitter.com/U4BoCgTM1n [10]— George (@BehizyTweets) October 20, 2024 [11]
This event occurred just one day after their rally appearance, where Trump spoke on issues including fracking, which resonated with many in attendance.
At the rally, Brown took to the microphone, rallying the crowd with calls to support Trump. “Let’s vote for Trump! Let’s make some noise for the president!” he exclaimed, while Bell reinforced the message with his own enthusiasm, saying, “Let’s go Trump, you already know, vote Trump, let’s go.”
Pittsburgh Steelers great Antonio Brown @AB84 [12] rallies support for President Trump in Latrobe, PA pic.twitter.com/tYQgrNyh6P [13]
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) October 19, 2024 [14]
Following the rally, Antonio Brown shared a video of himself hugging Trump, showcasing their camaraderie and shared enthusiasm for the campaign.
The Legend @realDonaldTrump [4] pic.twitter.com/DsbVXJRkss [15]
— AB (@AB84) October 20, 2024 [16]
The events underscored Trump’s ongoing appeal in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state in the upcoming election.
His strong support from notable local figures like Brown and Bell highlights the influence of former athletes in the political landscape, particularly in regions where sports culture intertwines with community identity.
As the election approaches, Trump’s visibility at events like the Steelers game and his collaboration with prominent local personalities signal his strategy to galvanize support among key demographics, reinforcing his campaign’s message in a state that is vital for his electoral prospects.