Former NFL All-Pro running back joins President Trump for Georgia midterms rally
Former NFL star Todd Gurley joined Donald Trump on Air Force One for a campaign rally in Georgia. The event is part of a series of appearances by the former president to energize Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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The article highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and political campaigning, specifically the use of sports figures to influence voter turnout in key battleground states.
President Donald Trump is bringing some serious SEC star power to Georgia. Former Georgia Bulldogs superstar and NFL All-Pro running back Todd Gurley hopped aboard Air Force One with Trump on Friday as the president headed to Dalton for a campaign rally ahead of November's midterm elections. Not a bad upgrade from his days of flying private in the NFL. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Gurley joined Trump for the trip to his home state. The former NFL star photographed alongside the president as they stepped off Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. RAVENS PLAYERS RIDE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN MOTORCADE, GET SHOUTOUT DURING SPEECH AT BALTIMORE SHIPYARD EVENT Gurley, in case you forgot, was an absolute monster at Georgia. He rushed for 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns in three seasons before becoming the 10th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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