Michael Jordan's statement after Donald Trump's wild claim goes viral

After the US presidential election, Michael Jordan, co-owner of the NASCAR team, had to make it clear that he did not endorse candidate Donald Trump.

The 2024 election has raised some serious concerns about the spread of false or AI-generated news, and NASCAR's team boss is fighting back.

23XI co-owner Michael Jordan denies Trump support

Ahead of last week's US presidential election, a post from

The post included a picture of Jordan and the phrase “JUST IN,” implying that it was breaking news. However, the post did not contain any additional information or a link to a confirmation.

In addition, the “Community Notes” feature appeared

However, after the election, Jordan's representatives confirmed this The Independent that the former basketball legend refused to endorse a candidate.

“The claim that Michael Jordan endorsed the presidential election is absolutely untrue,” a representative said.

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Michael Jordan made waves in the early 2020s when rumors swirled that he had expressed interest in the NASCAR Cup Series, particularly in providing opportunities for Black driver Bubba Wallace.

The team started as a one-car operation for the 2021 Cup Series season, with Wallace serving as the driver of the No. 23 engine (which is also the number Jordan used during his basketball career).

Since then the team has grown to include a second car, and there are rumors that 23XI is aiming for a third. It picked up a win in its first season in Cup competition, and now driver Tyler Reddick is one of four drivers vying for the title at the Phoenix finale.

Additionally, 23XI is also one of two teams currently pursuing a legal battle against NASCAR. This team, along with Front Row Motorsports, have claimed that NASCAR is operating as a monopolist.

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