Who’s aboard Trump’s Air Force One? Boxing legends, rappers and trusted aides join his midterm blitz

Behind Trump's high-profile campaign appearances is a close circle of White House advisers and Republican allies who have accompanied him on Air Force One. Among them is White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, a key architect of his successful 2024 presidential campaign, alongside senior White House aide Natalie Harp. Republican Senator Ted Cruz has also traveled with the president during his October campaign schedule. Wiles and Harp were photographed approaching Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on October 16, while Cruz was pictured boarding the aircraft on October 7. Their presence highlights the political operation supporting Trump's campaign efforts ahead of the November 3 midterms.

Rapper Nicki Minaj joined Trump aboard Air Force One on October 25 during a campaign trip to Michigan. The Grammy-nominated artist was photographed arriving aboard the presidential aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Her appearance brought one of the music industry's most recognizable personalities into Trump's midterm campaign spotlight.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson traveled aboard Air Force One with Trump during an October 9 campaign trip. The two have known each other for decades, dating back to Trump's involvement in major boxing events in Atlantic City. Tyson's appearance added a familiar sporting legend to the president's traveling entourage during his midterm campaign push.

Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr joined Trump aboard Air Force One during his October campaign travels. Mayweather was photographed inside the aircraft on October 14 ahead of the president's campaign rally in Arizona. The former world champion's appearance added another internationally recognized sporting figure to Trump's election-season travels.

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was another sporting icon who accompanied Trump during his October campaign schedule. Holyfield was photographed boarding Air Force One on October 21, joining a list of boxing personalities that included Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. His appearance added another legendary name to the president's traveling entourage ahead of the midterms.

Professional boxer and internet personality Jake Paul joined Trump aboard Air Force One during an October 12 campaign trip. Paul, who built a massive online following before entering professional boxing, brought a younger celebrity presence to Trump's traveling entourage.

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty also accompanied Trump during his October campaign schedule. Known as 'The King,' Petty remains one of the most recognizable personalities in American motorsports. The racing legend joined Trump's entourage during a North Carolina campaign trip, adding another celebrated sporting figure to the president's election-season travels.