Donald Trump, the 47th president-elect of the United States, is a polarizing figure in modern American history.
The friendship predates Donald Trump’s presidency, with Jackman himself explaining the depth of their bond.
“I’ve known those guys for 15 years,” Jackman toldVarietyin 2018.
The actor went on to explain how they manage to dodge discussing politics at personal functions.
“We don’t talk politics at birthday parties,” he said.
During an appearance on “The View” in 2018, Jackman addressed the criticism further.
“They’ve always been so kind and generous,” he said, perABC News.
“People question, ‘Really?’
Whether you agree with the politics or not, do you just dump your friends?'”
The actor said he doesn’t understand people who do that.
Their shared educational background appears to have been the foundation for their unlikely friendship.
The post surprised many, given the stark political divide between their families.
The friendship is particularly striking given the intense animosity between their fathers during the 2020 presidential election.
Despite this, the two seem to have managed to maintain their relationship.
Are politics just their parents' problems?
The two first connected in the early 2000s.
In 2015, Brady confirmed their friendship during an interview.
“He’s always been so supportive of me.”
In other interviews, Brady was more cautious about discussing politics.
Regardless, the public perception of their friendship has endured, with Trump frequently referencing Brady during rallies.
Despite their seemingly strong bond, there have been signs of distance in recent years.
Notably, Brady opted not to attend White House visits during Trump’s presidency.
The NFLer’s relationship with Trump highlights the complexities of personal connections in a polarized political landscape.
However, the 2016 presidential campaign introduced a strain that proved too difficult to overcome.
By 2022, Chelsea gave skeptics an answer in an interview on"Watch What Happens Live.
““We were definitely friends,” she told show host Andy Cohen.
Chelsea continued to explain that Ivanka had shifted from the person she knew in her early years.
“She went to the dark side,” she declared.
According to Chelsea, the last time she spoke to Ivanka was just after the 2016 election.
Chelsea’s statements reflect the broader challenges faced by personal relationships in an era of political polarization.
