Arguably the greatest defensive player of all time was among the 40,000 people who gathered for Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday.
New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was spotted at a gathering on the Jersey Shore.
Congressman Paul Kanitra of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District said he “saw some of my favorite players grow up” at the rally.
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Former NFL player Lawrence Taylor arrives at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Wildwood Beach on May 11, 2024 in Wildwood, New Jersey. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Those in attendance were stunned when Taylor and former Giants teammate Ottis Anderson spoke on stage.
“I grew up a Democrat and I was always a Democrat until I met this guy here,” Taylor said to cheers. “No one in my family will ever vote Democrat again.”
LT is widely regarded as the greatest linebacker of all time. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times, including his rookie season.
He won two Super Bowls, made 10 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, and was named MVP for the 1986 season. He also remains the franchise’s all-time sack leader, including nine and a half sacks from his rookie season, before sacks became a statistic.
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, 56, hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Craig Erickson during a game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on September 12, 1993. I was fired. (Mark D. Phillips/AFP via Getty Images)
This was despite leading a lavish lifestyle off the field, which led to legal troubles later in his playing days.
Many attendees who spoke to Fox News said they believed Trump could reverse policy. garden state He hopes to win back the White House for a second term in November.
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A New Jersey schoolteacher who gave her name as Anna said she was motivated to attend because of the economic climate.
Another supporter, who gave his name as Carlos, said he believes the country needs to return to the way it was under the previous president.
Former President Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, speaks at a campaign rally at Wildwood Beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. May 11, 2024 (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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“I think this country needs to change. That said, we already know what President Trump means. So that change will come back to us soon. That said, we already know what President Trump means. Because it’s what we need,” Carlos said. “We need Trump because I don’t think Biden will get the job done right now. Part of it is his fault. Maybe it’s the fault of the people around him. I think we need Trump back to get us back to where we are.” That needs to be the case. ”
FOX News’ Bradford Betts and Emma Colton contributed to this report.
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