Trump is a professional wrestling fan. Here's how his politics echo the sport

By Neda Ulaby

Published March 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM EST

It's well known that President Trump is a devotee of professional wrestling. Pundits often describe his moves in the White House in wrestling terms: smackdowns, cage fights and so on. We ask how the wrestling world may be informing his second term.

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Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.

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Trump is a professional wrestling fan. Here's how his politics echo the sport