> At a Glance
> – President Trump posted on Truth Social urging NFL teams to hire John Harbaugh after the Ravens fired him
> – Harbaugh, 63, spent 18 seasons in Baltimore before his dismissal on Jan. 6
> – The president called both Harbaugh brothers “total winners”
> – Why it matters: Trump’s endorsement could influence coaching vacancies across the league
President Trump is publicly campaigning for John Harbaugh’s next coaching job less than 24 hours after the Baltimore Ravens fired their longtime head coach.
Trump’s Immediate Reaction
President Trump took to Truth Social on Jan. 7 with a direct message to NFL franchises:
> “HIRE JOHN HARBAUGH, FAST. HE, AND HIS BROTHER, ARE TOTAL WINNERS!!!”
The 79-year-old president’s endorsement comes after the Ravens dismissed Harbaugh following an 18-year tenure that included multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory.
A Complicated Relationship
The relationship between Trump and Harbaugh has been marked by both praise and controversy:
- Harbaugh visited the White House with his brother Jim and extended family
- The meeting occurred after Trump had previously described Baltimore as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess”
- Harbaugh defended the July visit despite public backlash
Coach Harbaugh described the White House experience as “amazing” and “awesome”:
> “It’s not often you get a chance to do something like that as a family. We were there, my daughter was there, Jim’s daughters were there. My mom and dad were there.”
Ravens Organization Responds
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti called the firing decision “incredibly difficult” in his statement:
> “The tremendous 18 years we have spent together” and “the profound respect I have for John as a coach” made this one of the hardest decisions in franchise history.
Bisciotti praised Harbaugh as a “great man of integrity” and said the organization will be “forever grateful” for his contributions.
Harbaugh’s Final Statement
The former Ravens coach acknowledged both disappointment and appreciation:
> “It comes with disappointment, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION.”
Key Takeaways
- John Harbaugh becomes available after 18 seasons with Baltimore
- President Trump is actively lobbying NFL teams to hire him
- The coach previously defended meeting Trump despite criticism
- Multiple NFL teams currently have head coaching vacancies
Harbaugh’s 162-99 regular season record and Super Bowl XLVII victory make him one of the most accomplished coaches available on the market.
