Danica Patrick doesn’t usually wade too deep into politics, but when she does, she keeps it real and short. This week, the former racing star dropped a quick but telling reaction to President Donald Trump’s high-profile arrival in Qatar, and it made waves.
Trump’s entrance into the Gulf nation turned heads around the globe, not just because of the diplomatic weight behind the visit, but also because of its sheer spectacle. With a squadron of 14 F-15 fighter jets from the Qatar Emiri Air Force roaring overhead in a tight Delta formation, the moment played out like a scene from a movie.
Patrick saw the footage, and her response? “Damn, that’s cool.”
No frills, no lengthy breakdown. Just one sharp, clear take.
From Track To Political Track
Patrick, now 43, hasn’t always been aligned with a political party. In fact, she once described herself as “somewhere between Republican and independent.” But things have clearly shifted. She cast her vote for Trump in the 2024 election and showed up at his inauguration in January. Just two months ago, during an appearance on Riley Gaines’ podcast, she opened up about her political evolution.
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“It felt like a calling,” Patrick said. She recounted how attending her first political event- AmFest in Phoenix- sparked something deeper. “I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was. I never paid attention to politics… but after going to that event, I posted some photos… it said, ‘I love this country.’ That was a divisive comment to so many, which was ridiculous.”
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From there, momentum took over. She met Tucker Carlson, appeared on his show, and shortly after, Kirk invited her on his platform. “I was like, ‘Well, I guess I’m in politics now,’” she said.
That path brought her here, to watch and weigh in on Trump’s Qatar moment. And while her reaction was brief, it landed. It spoke to a growing segment of public figures stepping out of traditional lanes and engaging politically, even with one quick comment.
According to the White House, Trump’s Qatar visit wasn’t just about optics. The administration confirmed a $1.2 trillion economic agreement with Qatar, a $42 billion arms deal, and a significant Boeing aircraft order from Qatar Airways.
Patrick didn’t dissect the numbers or the diplomacy. But when 14 fighter jets salute a U.S. President on foreign soil, sometimes “cool” is all that needs to be said.
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