Well, add this to the list of things nobody had on their 2026 bingo card. Tristan Thompson has stepped into the chat and this time, it’s not about basketball, relationships, or reality. It’s politics.
According to Tristan, he “loves what Donald Trump has done and is still doing for the United States.” Simple sentence, big reaction. You can already hear Twitter warming up its engines.
Now let’s pause for a second. Tristan Thompson, known for rebounds on and off the court, is now out here giving political endorsements. Life really comes at you fast.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: NBA star Tristian Thompson is facing backlash from liberals after he went to the White House to support Trump. It was widely unknown that he was a Trump supporter until now. pic.twitter.com/gYvcbVmi9R
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) March 28, 2026
The internet, of course, did not waste a single second. People were confused, people were mad, people were grabbing snacks and enjoying the chaos, because nothing gets social media buzzing like an unexpected Trump praises.
Tristan Thompson having FUN at the White House via @MargoMartin47 pic.twitter.com/EInl8dxXFu
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“What President [Donald] Trump is doing, first of all, I love what he’s done so far for our country,” Thompson said in a preview for an upcoming episode of “The Katie Miller Podcast.” “I think he’s helped our country a lot.”
He added, “In terms of where he stands with [immigration], I think…I’m a firm believer because I have family members and I have people that are immigrants. I believe for those that do the thing the right way and get the papers, I think they should be taken care of first and foremost. I think that’s the right thing. I think that’s the right way of going about it.”
“I think it should be case by case on the right people. I understand where he’s coming from, but for me, it varies depending on who the person is,” Thompson said.
“I came to the U.S. on a student visa and have always had big dreams. I’m now truly living the American dream,” Thompson said at the time, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Thompson told Miller that the process was surprisingly quick but denied that his NBA status had any influence.
“I think it was just because of the pandemic, so they were just quick with it,” Thompson said.
Whether people agree or disagree, one thing is certain: this is going to be talked about for a while, because when sports, politics, and celebrity culture collide, it’s never quiet.
So buckle up. The debates are just getting started, and somewhere out there, Tristan is probably just chilling, wondering why his mentions are on fire.
