Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was recently featured in an interview on Fox News, where she opened up about the reason behind her support for former US President Donald Trump for the upcoming elections. The elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024, and Patrick also mentioned during the interview that she will be voting for the first time in her life.
Patrick explained that she was busy establishing herself as a motorsports driver and was unable to 'understand politics' at that time. She became the first woman to race in the IndyCar Series and also competed in 191 races in the NASCAR Cup Series under the Stewart-Haas Racing banner, securing seven top-ten finishes.
In a conversation with Jesse Watters, Danica Patrick said she was excited to vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming elections and revealed the reason behind her support:
"I'm passionate because it feels like voting for Donald Trump is like the vote of reason. It's like the rational, reasonable choice. I feel like most of all, though, what this country could be if he gets into office with all of the amazing, brilliant people that are supporting him, I feel like it could not only be make America great again, but make America greater than it's ever been," the former NASCAR driver said [at 01:59].
Trump was recently seen working in a McDonald's drive-thru, and Danica Patrick highlighted Trump's ability to go unscripted and be himself as the qualities that impress her the most. She also added that the former US President has a great sense of humor.
Danica Patrick criticized current US government for the major Ukraine announcement
Former Stewart-Haas Racing driver Danica Patrick, known for her support of the Republican Party, recently voiced her criticism towards the current US government for their decision to provide financial military aid to Ukraine.
On October 16, the US government announced a military aid of $425 million to help Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. The former NASCAR Cup Series expressed her views about the announcement via her X (formerly Twitter) handle and wrote:
"Wow…. I am curious, what would happen if we just stopped sending money and weapons? There must be a very small reason why we do this. Or…. is it as asinine and corrupt as banning voter ids?"
Danica Patrick frequently shows her support for the Republic Party, and this time she supported the vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vane, and was also invited to his Town Hall in Greensboro, North Carolina, as a guest.
The former NASCAR driver had also talked about her support for Andrew Tate's controversial comments on voting for Kamala Harris in the presidential election.