Herschel Walker made an awkward mistake before introducing Donald Trump at a rally in Macon, Georgia on Sunday, telling people to root for Donald Trump Jr. instead. to vote.
The ex-NFL player and former Republican candidate addressed crowds in his home state ahead of Tuesday’s elections, with Georgia proving to be key in the race for the White House between Trump and Kamala Harris.
But instead, Walker, 62, went viral for mixing up his words and telling people to vote for someone else.
“This all ends on Tuesday,” Walker said. “If we go to the polls and vote for my friend, and your friend, Donald Trump Jr.”
Walker then tried to correct himself, but garbled his words even more.
Herschel Walker made an embarrassing mistake by introducing Donald Trump in Georgia
Trump campaigned on Sunday in Georgia – a key state for the outcome of the elections
“Donald Trump – Jonald J. Trump,” he said into the microphone.
The clip immediately went viral on social media, with one fan sharing the clip and saying, “Herschel Walker talks like my dad texts.”
“Herschel Walker’s introduction of Trump in Macon might be the funniest thing I’ve seen in a minute,” another post read.
Another fan said, “I see Herschel Walker’s sharp political skills are still intact after his Senate loss as he names *three* different people he wants Georgians to vote for for president.”
The former Heisman Trophy winner gave a speech in which he reflected on his friendship with Trump, saying, “Donald Trump is not just my friend, he’s your friend, and it’s time for us to step up to the plate. It is no longer time to sit on the sidelines.
“He sacrificed a lot for this country, in so many ways. And it really disgusts me when I hear them insulting him with all those names.”
Trump and former NFL player Walker pictured together on the 2021 campaign trail
Walker ran for Senate in 2022 but was defeated in a disastrous campaign that included allegations that he paid a woman to get an abortion after an affair, despite his pro-life stance. Herschel denied the claims against him.
Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck in most polls for the swing state of Georgia.
While Trump was in Georgia, Harris campaigned in Michigan.