Two NFL luminaries were spotted with former President Donald Trump during his Friday stop in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Maxx Crosby, an All-Pro from the Raiders, and starting quarterback Gardner Minshew made headlines as they posed alongside Trump at Trump Las Vegas, highlighting a show of sports-world support amidst a heated campaign season.

Trump, who spoke on Friday about his ambitious plans to eliminate federal taxes on tips, seems to be rallying significant support as he gears up for his campaign trail. His Las Vegas visit came hot on the heels of Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance of the Democratic nomination.

Social media buzzed with photos and posts from the event, with captions proudly proclaiming “Nevada is Trump Country.” The photos featured Crosby and Minshew standing with Trump, all smiles.

Raiders All-Pro @CrosbyMaxx & Raiders Starting Quarterback @GardnerMinshew5 with President Trump yesterday at Trump Las Vegas.

Nevada is Trump Country pic.twitter.com/S0JTRe2AQi

— Alex Bruesewitz (@alexbruesewitz) August 23, 2024

Trump plans to continue his campaign with a rally scheduled in the Phoenix area. Arizona and Nevada are emerging as critical battlegrounds, with polling increasingly shaping public perception ahead of the elections. As the race tightens, these states, along with Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina, are pivotal to securing the presidency.

Kamala Harris, who clinched victories in six of these seven states in 2020 as the VP, faces a robust challenge from former President Trump, who has managed to secure sustained leads across these states throughout the year. This setting hints at an intensely competitive and possibly contentious electoral showdown, with both sides leveraging every strategic advantage to claim victory.

REACTIONS:

NEW: President Trump with Raiders QB Gardner Minshew, Raiders WR Alex Bachman, and Raiders DE Maxx Crosby:@DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/dylsXcZHyB

— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) August 23, 2024

BREAKING: Las Vegas Raiders Starting Quarterback Gardner Minshew with President Trump yesterday at Trump Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/IFD1OdajUF

— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) August 23, 2024

Hundreds of supporters are showing up for Trump’s “No Tax On Tips” event at a local Las Vegas restaurant. @joemoeller44 is at the event speaking with voters. pic.twitter.com/5zvKHBiXkI

— KTNV | Channel 13 News Las Vegas (@KTNV) August 23, 2024

Check out the crowd already forming outside a local restaurant where former President Donald Trump is expected to speak this afternoon. @joemoeller44 is there to hear what they want Trump to say today. pic.twitter.com/YTAHnZOrBr

— KTNV | Channel 13 News Las Vegas (@KTNV) August 23, 2024

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