Mike Tyson supports Donald Trump at Syracuse rally and confirms delivering Diddy's letter

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has publicly reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump, appearing alongside him at a campaign rally in Syracuse, New York. During the event, which aimed to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, Tyson expressed his gratitude to the former president, stating, “I’m just happy to be up here with my president.”

Tyson’s appearance follows revelations regarding his connection to incarcerated hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” Tyson confirmed that he personally delivered a letter from Combs to Donald Trump. The correspondence reportedly involved Combs’ efforts to seek a presidential pardon following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Tyson also commented on the legal proceedings against Combs, expressing surprise at the government’s use of the Mann Act, a federal statute from 1910, to secure a conviction. The boxer’s recent political visibility has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some questioning his transition from a sports icon to a political figure.