The 2024 elections saw Danica Patrick participate in rallies and voice her support on social media for President-elect Donald Trump. However, rumors had surfaced that she received compensation for her promotional efforts during Trump’s campaigns. Patrick has set the record straight, stating that she bore the costs for attire and travel to the rallies she attended.
Advertisement
“It cost me money. It was fun to go shopping for it all, you know? Got a new fancy red suit and a bunch of other things,” said Patrick. “I mean, red’s my favorite color anyway, so I felt like I was born for this mission. But I got paid nothing. It was truly my honor.”
That was fun my friend!!!! ☺️
And so was being on the trail with you. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/iq0KCVrt8H
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) December 6, 2024
The topic of celebrities receiving compensation for being part of the election campaign has stirred considerable debate within U.S. political circles. All the more considering the wide range of celebrity endorsements garnered by the Democratic campaign. Kamala Harris and her campaign team had attracted support from high-profile figures like Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Eminem.
A report from Fox News suggested that Harris’ campaign paid $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions to secure an endorsement from the renowned host and television producer. The claim was promptly refuted by Winfrey.
Likewise, when the question was posed at Patrick, she denied receiving any payment in exchange for her support of Trump’s presidential campaign. Her backing, she insisted, was purely driven by her belief in his leadership.
She pointed out the fleeting nature of the contributions of other celebrities (who showed up, got paid, and were out without real commitment) while reiterating her case.
Patrick had previously highlighted her stance on Twitter: “All the events, rally’s, interviews, social posts….. I did for free. Actually spent a fair amount on wardrobe. But to be fair, I can’t twerk so…. It all adds up.”
All the events, rally’s, interviews, social posts….. I did for free. Actually spent a fair amount on wardrobe. ☺️
But to be fair, I can’t twerk so…. It all adds up. https://t.co/QsHJmxoO7R
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) November 12, 2024
Patrick never voted before but now supports Trump, why?
Patrick, who was non-political, recently disclosed on Fox News why she chose to support Trump, changing her previous stance of not voting.
“Look, if I’m not going to vote, it doesn’t mean I don’t have an opinion, but I’m not going to tell anyone because I haven’t done my part,” she had stated.
The former IndyCar driver supports the President-elect, appreciating his unique traits.
“I think that he is a man amongst the people,” she said. “I feel like when you wrap that up with the humility that he has, the sense of humor that he has, the off-the-cuff confidence that he has. His ability to go so unscripted and be in so many scenarios where he has to essentially be himself, it’s pretty much all of them.”
Patrick also claimed that previously, her life revolved solely around racing, keeping her from diving into political waters. However, in recent times, her perspectives have evolved, setting up a new engagement with political matters.
