Bubba Wallace reveals why he isn't slamming Donald Trump like he did in 2020

With 19 days until the 2024 United States Presidential Election, Bubba Wallace has to this point refrained from taking a side or making any political statements.

That is by design, he recently told FOX News Digital in an exclusive interview. Wallace, who condemned former President Donald Trump back in 2020 for promoting hate, explained why he is steering clear of getting publicly involved in politics four years later.

“Investing my time into that seems like a waste of time,” Wallace said. “I was definitely more vocal then because our sport was in desperate need of change.” 

Trump called out Wallace on X in 2020 after a noose was discovered in his garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway. Trump asked for Wallace to apologize “to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him,” referring to the noose incident as a “hoax.” The FBI concluded the noose had been in the garage stall since October 2019. They determined no crime had been committed against Wallace.

Wallace later responded in a statement: “Love should come naturally as people are taught to hate… Even when it’s hate from the POTUS.”

Bubba Wallace staying away from making public political statements amid 2024 election

Trump is the Republican presidential candidate for the third consecutive election. His opponent this time around is Kamala Harris, the current U.S. vice president. Wallace has just one message to share this election, though it’s far from political.

“Go to McDonald’s,” Wallace said. “Buy a meal, get the 10-piece chicken nugget, fries, Dr. Pepper. And then round up that money, all of that money goes to [Ronald McDonald House Charities].” 

Wallace said his priorities have changed over the last four years, citing becoming a father. Wallace and his wife Amanda announced the birth of their first child Becks Hayden Wallace on Sept. 29.

“My beliefs stand strong in just being good humans to other people is the best way to go about life,” Wallace said. “No matter what side you’re on, no matter what color you are, at the end of the day we’re in this world together. And we have to make it work together. And I think I’ve said that from day one and that hasn’t changed and nor will it change.”