Swing and a miss? Yankees great Roger Clemens backs Trump’s return, drops ‘time to leave’ for critics

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Roger Clemens, renowned New York Yankees legend, joined his son Kacy in celebrating Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The father-son duo didn’t merely express their support; they also had a few choice words for those who vowed to leave the U.S. if Trump were reelected.

Yankees legend Roger Clemens reacts to Trump’s 2024 presidential win

Ex-Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens made his stance clear after Trump’s win. “To anyone who said, ‘I’m leaving America if Trump wins’… don’t let the door hit you on the way out,” Clemens posted on X shortly after the results were confirmed. Describing the win as “massive,” Clemens expressed his enthusiasm for Trump’s return to office.

Kacy Clemens mirrored his father’s sentiments, sharing his excitement about Trump’s victory speech, adding that he looked forward to seeing “him dance.” Their reactions resonated across the sports world, with other high-profile athletes like Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, and Brett Favre joining in the celebrations.

Roger Clemens’ legacy with the Yankees

While Clemens began his storied career with the Boston Red Sox, it was his time with the New York Yankees that solidified his place in baseball history. Joining the Bronx Bombers in 1999, Clemens, already a five-time Cy Young Award winner, helped lead the Yankees to World Series championships in 1999 and 2000.

Reflecting on his championship seasons, Clemens shared how the intensity of October playoff baseball shaped his legacy with the Yankees. “The speed picks up a little bit as a younger player,” Clemens recalled, “As an older player, not so much.” These pivotal moments in the late ’90s elevated Clemens’ legacy in Yankees lore.

Clemens closed his remarkable 24-year career with 354 wins and an impressive 4,672 strikeouts, adding two more Cy Young Awards to his collection while in Yankees pinstripes. His contributions remain a testament to his enduring impact on baseball and his unforgettable role in the Yankees’ late-1990s dominance.

As of Wednesday morning, Trump had secured 277 electoral votes to Harris’ 226 and led in the popular vote, with over 71 million Americans backing his return to the White House.

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