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John Harbaugh Calls Trump White House Visit 'Amazing' and Affirms Support for President

Harbaugh defended the trip as a nonpolitical family tradition, rejecting criticism over Trump’s past Baltimore comments.

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Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh speaks to the press during the first day on training camp. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
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Overview

  • At Ravens practice in Owings Mills on July 23, John Harbaugh called his trip to President Trump’s White House “amazing” and “awesome” and said he “roots for our president.”
  • Harbaugh pushed back on questions about Trump’s 2019 Baltimore tweet, characterizing the visit as an apolitical family tradition.
  • The White House hosted nine members of the Harbaugh family, marking John’s fourth presidential meeting and Jim’s seventh.
  • Neither brother endorsed any candidate in the 2024 election, and both described the invitation as a ceremonial honor.
  • Neither the coaches nor the White House has disclosed the substance of their meeting with President Trump.