Jake Paul took the stage at a Donald Trump rally in Hebron, Kentucky, expecting he would impress the president with comments about bravery, politics, and devotion. Instead, the YouTuber-turned-boxer unintentionally created one of the evening’s most memorable moments for those in attendance.

The rally took place at the Verst Logistics facility, where Trump spent the afternoon addressing followers, praising allies, and delivering his political message to a crowd of red-hat-wearing supporters. During the event, the president invited Paul onstage and showered him with praise.

Trump described Paul as a “courageous guy” and “a hell of a fighter,” even hinting that the YouTube personality might ultimately seek political office.

In 2024, Paul released a lengthy video in support of Trump. At the rally, he began speaking to the crowd about how Trump had motivated him and “taught” him courage.

However, Paul’s appearance was difficult to overlook due to his visible sweat patches.

The boxer stood in a tan suit with a white shirt and tie, but eyes were drawn to sweat that permeated through his jacket.

The awkward situation was ironic considering that Paul actually owns a deodorant brand. He launched his personal care company “W” in 2024 and promoted the product while holding spray cans during his walkout against Mike Tyson.

W is available at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon for under $10. The brand’s marketing emphasises sweat protection for active lifestyles, such as boxing, and Paul characterised sweating as a persistent insecurity during the product’s launch.

“Sweating has been a longtime insecurity of mine. If you know me, you know I’m a clean freak,” he said.

“I always want to smell fresh, but training in Puerto Rico’s humid climate makes it a real challenge.”