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Hall of Fame pitcher and Yankees icon Mariano Rivera formally endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, citing their long-standing friendship and his belief that Trump is 'doing the best for the United States.'
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In September 2025, Donald Trump attended a Yankees game in the Bronx to mark the anniversary of 9/11. The appearance was noted for its high visibility and the team's cooperation with the visit during a sensitive commemorative event.
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Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira announced a run for Congress in Texas, explicitly stating his intent to defend President Trump’s America First agenda and likening his political alignment to playing on 'Trump's team.'
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Former captain and current executive Derek Jeter stated he would be 'OK' with players kneeling during the national anthem, a stance that directly conflicted with Donald Trump's frequent criticisms of such protests.
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In September 2025, Donald Trump attended a Yankees game in the Bronx to mark the anniversary of 9/11. The appearance was noted for its high visibility and the team's cooperation with the visit during a sensitive commemorative event.
Notes: Trump has made multiple appearances in the Bronx, often leveraging the Yankees' cultural significance.
While teams host many dignitaries, the repeated high-profile presence of Trump at Yankee Stadium, often greeted warmly by segments of the crowd and ownership, signals a level of institutional comfort.
Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira announced a run for Congress in Texas, explicitly stating his intent to defend President Trump’s America First agenda and likening his political alignment to playing on 'Trump's team.'
Notes: Teixeira is a prominent face of the 2009 championship team and remains active in Yankees-related media.
A high-profile alumnus running specifically on a MAGA/America First platform strengthens the association between the team's legacy figures and the movement.
Reports in 2025 suggested that MLB leadership and Yankees ownership faced pressure to align with certain Trump administration preferences regarding league policies, leading to internal friction and public debate over the team's political neutrality.
Notes: The report highlights the tension between the team's New York fan base and the ownership's political ties.
This evidence points to the 'Evil Empire's' pragmatic alignment with power, which in the current era often involves navigating MAGA-related political pressures.
The Yankees contribute to the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball PAC, which lobbies on a variety of issues including tax policy, broadcasting rights, and labor law, often taking a neutral or business-first approach rather than a partisan one.
Notes: Lonn Trost (COO) and Hal Steinbrenner are listed as contributors to this PAC.
This shows the team's primary political engagement is through industry-standard channels which prioritize corporate interests over specific MAGA or anti-MAGA ideologies.
Former Yankees star Johnny Damon has remained a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, appearing on 'The Celebrity Apprentice' and consistently defending Trump's 'first-class' approach to leadership despite public backlash.
Notes: Damon often appears at Yankees alumni events while maintaining a pro-Trump public persona.
Damon's vocal MAGA alignment, while personal, is frequently linked to his identity as a 'Yankee Great' in media coverage.
The Steinbrenner family, owners of the Yankees, have a long history of contributing to Republican candidates and committees. While they also contribute to the MLB PAC, individual family members have historically supported GOP causes aligned with conservative platforms.
Notes: Hal Steinbrenner has maintained a more private political profile than his father, but the family's financial legacy remains rooted in GOP circles.
Ownership's financial leanings are a primary indicator of institutional alignment. The Steinbrenners are historically one of the more conservative ownership groups in MLB.
Hall of Fame pitcher and Yankees icon Mariano Rivera formally endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, citing their long-standing friendship and his belief that Trump is 'doing the best for the United States.'
Notes: Rivera was previously appointed by Trump to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
Rivera is arguably the most iconic living Yankee. While he is retired, his endorsement is deeply synonymous with the Yankees brand and he frequently represents the team at official functions.
Former captain and current executive Derek Jeter stated he would be 'OK' with players kneeling during the national anthem, a stance that directly conflicted with Donald Trump's frequent criticisms of such protests.
Notes: This represents a more moderate/liberal institutional stance compared to the ownership's personal politics.
Jeter's position provides a counter-signal to the MAGA movement's stance on sports protests, showing internal ideological diversity within the Yankees' leadership hierarchy.