Mariano Rivera, the enduring former nearer for the New York Yankees, has formally thrown his assist behind Donald Trump within the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

The announcement comes as former President Trump ramps up his marketing campaign efforts to reclaim the White Home.

Rivera, revered within the baseball group for his unparalleled talent on the mound, has expressed his perception that Trump is the precise selection to steer the nation as soon as once more.

Mariano Rivera, sometimes called ‘Sandman,’ a nickname he earned throughout his illustrious 19-season tenure with the Yankees, has been lauded by Trump as “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.”

Their connection was spotlighted in 2019 when Trump, accompanied by Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” awarded Rivera the Medal of Freedom, the best civilian award in the USA.

In a latest dialog with radio host Sid Rosenberg, Rivera was questioned about his views on the present world scenario and whether or not he believed Donald Trump ought to be re-elected. Rivera, placing apart partisan preferences, acknowledged his assist was not about leaning “for the Right or the Left” however reasonably selecting what’s “right for the country,” in keeping with Gazette.

He emphasised, “President Trump, he’s my friend. I can’t deny that. I will tell that to anyone. Before he was the president, he was my friend. Because of that, I’m going to vote for him.”

The previous president shared Rivera’s interview on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, highlighting their mutual respect and friendship.