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ESPN star Pat McAfee was in Ohio this Tuesday night to watch the 2026 Patriots Games along with President Donald Trump.
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The inaugural Patriot Games were designed to “celebrate the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.” Although the spotlight was supposed to be on the young athletes, McAfee and Trump went viral simply by sitting in the front row.
Countless NFL fans criticized McAfee for spending time with Trump, but he made it clear that he was never going to turn down the opportunity to watch the Patriots Games.
“Promoting American High Schoolers being active and competitive and potentially winning life changing scholarship money alongside my business partners at Disney/ABC/ESPN,” McAfee wrote on X. “On that note… I wrote and sang an entire album.. The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure. AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY.”
What’s next for Pat McAfee?
It’s safe to say McAfee has become more and more popular each year. He has also become more polarizing due to his unapologetic attitude.
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Though he hasn’t said anything about running for office, some sports fans are convinced he’ll dive into the world of politics within the next 15 years.
“Pat McAfee is 100% going to run for political office before 2040 book it,” one fan said.
“Aaron Rodgers will be one of his big endorsers as well,” a second fan wrote on X.
“This man Pat McAfee is gonna run for president and probably win,” another fan commented.
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Only time will tell if McAfee leaves ESPN behind for a shot at the White House.
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This story was originally published August 12, 2026 at 5:52 AM.