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Serena Williams Stays Neutral Amid Trump Court Revival

1/4/2025

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In April 2015, President-elect Donald Trump and tennis superstar Serena Williams shared a moment on the court to inaugurate a Trump-supported facility. As videos of this encounter resurfaced in late 2024, Williams, a devoted Jehovah's Witness, emphasized her neutrality in politics, despite having engaged with several presidents over the years.

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In April 2015, President-elect Donald Trump and tennis superstar Serena Williams shared a moment on the court to inaugurate a Trump-supported facility. As videos of this encounter resurfaced in late 2024, Williams, a devoted Jehovah's Witness, emphasized her neutrality in politics, despite having engaged with several presidents over the years.