Nascar star Bubba Wallace responds to Trump’s possible attendance at Daytona 500 after hatred

Rumor has it that President Donald Trump will attend this year’s Daytona 500 on February 16.

Bubba Wallace drives McDonald’s car for Michael Jordan’s NASCAR 23XI race car, who has a public dispute with Trump in 2020 .

In July 2020, after the Covid-19-19 pandemic and the consequences of the George Floyd riots, Wallace posted multiple posts on X, which was then called Twitter, condemning Trump for promoting hatred.

Trump himself attacked Wallace on social media, and the driver called for a ban on alliance flags during the game and claimed that the investigation into the slings found in his garage was a “scam.” A FBI investigation found that nooses have been on garage stalls since October 2019 and have committed no crime.

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Later that year, Wallace claimed he was told he was “bringing politics into NASCAR” in response to his condemnation of Trump. However, in 2024, Wallace did not publish any political positions. Wallace previously told Fox News why the numbers were.

“Putting my time into time seems like a waste of time,” Wallace said at the time. “I am definitely speaking out because our movement is desperately in need of change.”

Now, with Trump set to potentially compete in the Daytona 500, Wallace feels as indifferent as the elections in the past year. On Wednesday’s Daytona 500 Media Day, Wallace said he “don’t care” if Trump appears.

“We’re here to compete. Not for the performance,” Wallace added.

The response is in line with Wallace’s recent agreement on political approach. Unlike in 2020, he no longer makes any political social media posts. Now, his feed on X is just a meticulously curated picture of racing photos, promotional posts and family photos.

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Right Bubba Wallace argues with Kyle Larson after crashing in the NASCAR Cup Series car race in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 16, 2022. (AP Photo/John Locher)

One of the biggest reasons Wallace has abandoned this habit since 2020 is due to the cultural shift in social media during this period. Wallace said there are overwhelming “negative emotions” on the platform he will use to convey any belief.

“Social media is just a way for people to hide behind screens and comment on things they don’t know,” Wallace previously told Fox News Digital.

“It’s so much to eliminate it that takes years and years and we don’t have time to do it,” Wallace said of the current social media culture. “Now, be daddy and try to be what I can do in The best people here with my team are here, this is where I put my energy into it, and this is what you can really ask for.”

For Wallace, the influence of becoming a father has been his experience of change in such a short period of time. Since his son was born, Wallace has won two top ten in three games he has participated. He also sees life through lenses that he has never experienced before.

“Your kids are at home and now have a complete family offering, so it’s crazy to go through all of this,” Wallace said.

Meanwhile, if Trump appears, it will be two major sports events for the president in a week.

Trump became the first president in U.S. history to compete in Superdome in New Orleans last Sunday when he headed to Superdome in New Orleans to watch the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl Lix.

Trump has served as the marshal before 2020 Daytona 500 And give the driver the command to start the engine. He also parades around the 2 1/2 mile racetrack of the armored limousine, bringing the 40-car field to the green flag. The president’s convoy remains on the apron around the corner, rather than following the turn of the upper floors.

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Donald Trump spoke with Ivanka Trump and then signed a memorandum of national security presidents to launch the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Thousands of people cheered and a band played patriotic music, and when Air Force One flew over the famous track, it was a bridge that was simultaneously displayed on the big screen. Trump’s appearance energized fans and caused a huge headache due to logistical issues at the entrance.

Trump is with First Lady Melania Trump, speaking to the crowd before the game and calling Daytona 500 “Legendically showing the roaring engine, the towering spirit and what we have always been In many people we hear, we have been hearing a lot of information for years.”

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice on Monday that Trump is expected to play, but NASCAR said Wednesday it was not confirmed.

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