Lebron James, Mike Tyson, Carl Lewis, Coco Gauff... athletes who vote for Trump or Harris

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. On November 5, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of the month - a date set by Congress in 1845 for the election - the United States will go to the polls to elect the country's 47th president. Some 240 million Americans will be able to exercise their right to vote - 75 million of them have already done so early - and sports have also taken a stand.

From NBA and NFL stars to coaches, brand representatives and sports entrepreneurs, many have in recent weeks called for support for one candidate or the other, as polls show a remarkable equality between Harris and Trump.

Given the opinion that sportsmen and women create among many fans, especially young men, the Democratic candidate launched the 'Athletes for Harris' campaign a few weeks ago with the aim of mobilizing the progressive electorate. "Athletes are some of the most trusted voices for key voting blocs, making them exceptionally qualified activists for Vice President Harris' campaign," the statement read.

What are we talking about here? When I think about my kids and my family and how they are going to grow up, the choice is clear for me. Vote for Kamala Harris!

But without the need for new political campaigns, there are stars whose commitment to society, beyond sport, has led them to take sides for years in the public defense of their ideas. One of them is LeBron James, a Lakers star, who wrote on social media: "What are we talking about here? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. Vote for Kamala Harris!".

Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors and one of the most influential players in the NBA, also showed his support for the Democratic candidate and encouraged Americans to go to the polls. "I had the opportunity to visit Kamala with my team last year at the White House. I can say something: I knew it then, and I definitely know it now, the Oval Office suits her very well," said the player. "Kamala, as president, can continue to move our country forward. It's about preserving hope and faith in our country. Let's go out and vote like never before."

In fact, after the Warriors won the NBA championship in the 2016-2017 season, several players, including Curry and Kevin Durant, made public their refusal to go to the White House to celebrate the title, which led Trump to "cancel the invitation".

Also on the benches, many coaches have shown their support for Kamala Harris, such as Gregg Popovich, the legendary Spurs coach, who has always been blunt in his statements: "You wouldn't leave him as a babysitter for your children. You wouldn't hire him if you had a small business. Do you want that man in your company? No way. Are we going to vote for him for president?"

Popovich saw a clear winner after the debate that both candidates held in early September. "Kamala Harris gave him a beating in the debate. And since then he doesn't want to know anything about her, because, as she said before, she has eaten many of his kind, as attorney general. He is a small fish compared to some of the people he has gone after. And he knows it. He has been called a xenophobe, a religious bigot, a racist, unfit for office, over and over again. And they're right."

They've called Trump a xenophobe, a religious bigot, a racist, unfit for office, over and over again. And they're right

Just like his colleague Steve Kerr, coach of the Warriors and the 'Dream Team', who in an interview with MARCA said that "Kamala could be a breath of fresh air. She could be a new energy. She has the dignity that Trump does not have and I believe in her. I believe in her policies on abortion, gun prevention, immigration. I very much support Kamala's personality."

Beyond basketball, in sports such as the NFL, tennis and athletics, some figures, to a lesser extent than in the NBA, have also defended Kamala Harris' political project, from multiple Olympic medallist Carl Lewis to former world number one Andy Roddick and Coco Gauff: "Her figure has been inspiring," said the 2023 US Open champion. "It takes the work of many other people to pave the way and I'm excited to be able to see this in my life because I know that many others didn't have that opportunity."

Tyson, Dana White or Danica Patrick, with Trump

Donald Trump, who has publicly bet on promoting golf and mixed martial arts events on several occasions, has received the support of many athletes and businessmen in these disciplines. Dana White, president of the UFC, maintains a close relationship with the Republican candidate. "Donald saw that the UFC could become big. Also, he's a sportsman. He loves sports..." said the president.

Mike Tyson also made his vote public: "I'm going to vote for Trump. Is anyone going to do anything about it?" the boxer said during an interview. Hulk Hogan also highlighted the negotiating figure of the Republican candidate. "I don't believe the polls. It's going to be a landslide victory. You know, 'too big to rig,' brother," Hogan said. "When it comes to business, Trump is a businessman. You know, like that economic forum where he gave that guy who didn't know anything about tariffs a lesson."

Among NBA franchise owners, the Dallas Mavericks stand out, currently chaired by businesswoman Miriam Adelson, the fifth richest woman in the United States, with a fortune valued at $30 billion. Adelson, a staunch supporter of Trump's policies, has funded the Republican campaign with nearly $95 million, one of the biggest supporters of the candidate who wants to return to the White House for a second time.

And among other sportswomen who support Trump is former NARSCAR driver Danica Patrick. "Voting for Donald Trump is like the vote of reason," Patrick said. "It's the rational and reasonable choice."