Celebrities and Public Figures Who Have Met Donald Trump After His Election

Following Donald Trump’s presidential victory in 2016, several well-known celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and public figures met with him. While some were supporters of Trump, others used their meetings to discuss specific issues such as criminal justice reform, climate change, foreign aid, and social problems.

Because of their influence and public platforms, celebrities often use meetings with political leaders to bring attention to causes they care about. Some meetings even resulted in notable outcomes. For example, Kim Kardashian West met with Trump to discuss the case of Alice Marie Johnson, a woman serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense. After their discussion, Trump later reduced Johnson’s sentence.

Other public figures focused on broader topics, including reducing violence, improving communities, and addressing environmental concerns. These meetings have also sparked discussions about the role celebrities should play in politics and how much influence famous individuals can have on government decisions.

Kanye West

Kanye West met with Donald Trump multiple times after the 2016 election. During one 2018 meeting at the White House, West arrived wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and discussed topics including criminal justice, violence, mental health, and social issues.

The conversation covered a wide range of subjects, with West sharing his personal views and ideas. Trump praised the discussion afterward, calling the meeting impressive.

Earlier, in December 2016, West also met with Trump at Trump Tower in New York while Trump was still president-elect. The two spoke about issues such as education, bullying, violence in Chicago, and cultural topics.

Kim Kardashian West

In 2018, Kim Kardashian West met with Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform and advocate for Alice Marie Johnson, who had been serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug conviction.

Kardashian asked Trump to consider clemency for Johnson, and shortly afterward, Trump reduced her sentence. Kardashian publicly thanked the president and others involved in the decision.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio met with Trump and Ivanka Trump in December 2016. Their conversation focused on climate change and environmental policies.

DiCaprio has long been involved in environmental causes and used the meeting to discuss the importance of protecting the planet.

Anna Wintour

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour met with Donald Trump in December 2016, shortly after his election. Reports said they discussed various issues during their conversation.

Although Vogue had supported Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election, Wintour later became openly critical of some of Trump’s policies.

Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met with President Trump at the White House in 2018. Their discussion reportedly focused on global health, foreign aid, and the importance of helping prevent worldwide disease outbreaks.

Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates has supported efforts to improve health and development around the world.

Jim Brown and Ray Lewis

NFL legends Jim Brown and Ray Lewis met with Trump in December 2016 to discuss ways to address gang violence and support communities.

The two former athletes talked about programs aimed at creating opportunities for young people and improving economic development in struggling areas.

Kid Rock

Musician Kid Rock visited the White House in 2017 with his fiancée Audrey Berry. A longtime Trump supporter, Kid Rock had previously expressed support for Trump’s approach to leadership and business.

Robert Kraft

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with Trump at Trump Tower in 2016 while Trump was president-elect.

Although Kraft had relationships with Trump before his presidency, he did not publicly align himself with a political party during that period. Their relationship later became more complicated as disagreements emerged over political issues.

Sarah Palin

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin attended a White House dinner with Trump in 2017 alongside Kid Rock and Ted Nugent. She shared photos from the event and thanked Trump for the invitation.

Ted Nugent

Musician Ted Nugent attended the same White House dinner in 2017. During the event, he said discussions included topics such as hunting rights, border security, and military issues.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather visited Trump Tower in November 2016 to meet with Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr.

The details of their conversation were not publicly revealed, but Mayweather later said he respected Trump and appreciated their previous interactions.

Steve Harvey

Television host Steve Harvey met with Trump in January 2017 during the presidential transition period.

Harvey explained that he accepted the meeting as part of an effort to encourage communication and cooperation. However, the meeting received criticism from some of his fans and followers.