Michael Jordan is setting the record straight after rumors swirled online of the NBA legend backing Donald Trump as president. Jordan’s representatives told the Daily Mail that he has not endorsed anyone this election,

Jordan is widely known for keeping his political views close to his chest. During the 1990 U.S. Senate election, Jordan refused to endorse North Carolina Democrat Harvey Gantt in his campaign against Republican Sen. Jesse Helms, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers, too."

Michael Jordan is clearing the air after a series of tweets reported that the NBA Hall of Famer endorsed Donald Trump for president.

With many celebrities throwing their support behind either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris, some social media users are claiming former basketball star Michael Jordan also announced his endorsement.

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Michael Jordan has set the record straight after a viral post suggested the 61-year-old athlete had endorsed Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.In a statement to The Independent,