Iowa football players endorse Trump at rally, join him on stage

Several Iowa football players, including quarterback C.J. Beathard, were at a rally supporting Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the University of Iowa on Tuesday night.

The players were on stage prior to Trump’s arrival, tossing Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps into the crowd and telling rallygoers to vote for Trump. Sophomore tight end Peter Pekar held up a black and gold Iowa jersey with a No. 1 and Trump’s name on the back.

After Trump arrived at the event, he called the players on stage and was especially glowing about Beathard.

“We’ve got the next Tom Brady right over here,” Trump said. “The quarterback, he’s gonna be the next Tom Brady. And I know Tom and he’s a great guy.”

When Trump referred to the football program, he used the term “we” and he made sure to fire up the pro-Iowa football crowd by saying the players had endorsed him.

“They are so nice, they endorse Trump,” Trump said. “They like Trump and I like them. I love you guys.”

A “Let’s Go Hawks” chant broke out as the players left the stage.

Trump invited several members of the wrestling team on stage as well.

Trump has been drumming up support in Iowa for the past week as the state prepares for the Iowa Caucus on Feb. 1.

For more Iowa news, visit HawkeyeReport.com.

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