Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski issued a statement on Wednesday denying any affiliation with Turning Point Action, a conservative political advocacy group that organized celebrity appearances at New Hampshire polling locations on November 5, 2026, as WMUR reported.
Rob Gronkowski Denies Having Any Official Connection to Turning Point USA
- Rob Gronkowski stated he has no endorsement deal or official connection with Turning Point USA or its political wing, Turning Point Action.
- The former NFL star was spotted at Bedford High School and Goffstown High School alongside other notable sports figures on Election Day.
- Turning Point Action utilized the Granite State appearances as part of its “Commit to Chase 100 Ballots” voter turnout initiative.
Celebrity Sightings Across New Hampshire Polling Stations
Voters across New Hampshire cast ballots on Tuesday while encountering a high-profile lineup of athletes stationed near local schools. Alongside Gronkowski, the group included former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola, former Red Sox all-star Kevin Youkilis, and heavyweight boxing figures Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson, according to WMUR. Many Granite State residents reported receiving advance text message alerts teasing the celebrity visits ahead of Election Day.
A WMUR viewer captured Gronkowski outside Bedford High School posing for photographs with citizens. The former tight end later addressed the circulating images and videos through social media, explaining that his interactions with the public were spontaneous rather than coordinated political campaigning.
Rob Gronkowski denies any affiliation with Turning Point USA following his Election Day visit to New Hampshire. “We are not endorsed by or affiliated with Turning Point USA.” Gronk says he was simply greeting fans and taking pictures. pic.twitter.com/GvTcZZ4lJT
Gronkowski Denies Political Alignment and Advocacy Ties
In his public statement, Gronkowski described the media narratives surrounding his New Hampshire appearances as both upsetting and eye-opening. He clarified that after stopping at Goffstown High School, he and Camille crossed the street solely to greet fans calling out their names.
It has been upsetting and eye opening to see the narratives around my visit to NH on Election Day with Camille. In regard to the images and videos circulating we are not endorsed by or affiliated with Turning Point USA. After stopping at Goffstown high school we crossed the street to greet excited fans yelling out our names before leaving to the next location. We simply took some pictures and I signed some things for them before leaving.
Gronkowski emphasized that the group posed for photographs with individuals representing diverse political viewpoints throughout the morning. He stated that he could not control how media outlets interpreted the outings, adding that it was disappointing to see an innocent moment stripped of context for clickbait.
Rob Gronkowski Shoots Down ‘Upsetting’ Claims He Was Supporting Turning Point USA at N. H. Polling Sites https://t.co/eQLotOPCJA
Turning Point Action Focuses on Voter Turnout Initiatives
Turning Point Action operates as the political advocacy arm of the nonprofit organization Turning Point USA. While representatives for Gronkowski and Turning Point Action did not immediately respond to requests for comment from WMUR on Tuesday, the group’s public website outlines specific electoral strategies deployed in the region.
New Hampshire served as a primary focal point for Turning Point Action’s “Commit to Chase 100 Ballots” initiative. The targeted campaign aims to mobilize low-propensity voters to cast ballots during crucial electoral windows, utilizing high-visibility public figures to draw attention to local polling sites.
Rob Gronkowski slams Turning Point USA for using videos of him at polling stations. pic.twitter.com/pW30JcIkMW
| Participant / Entity | Role / Affiliation | Reported Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | Former NFL Tight End | Bedford & Goffstown High Schools |
| Danny Amendola | Former NFL Wide Receiver | New Hampshire Polling Sites |
| Kevin Youkilis | Former MLB All-Star | New Hampshire Polling Sites |
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Rob Gronkowski clears the air on what he was doing in New Hampshire on election day. "…we are not endorsed by or affiliated with Turning Point USA. … We took photos with people across the political spectrum throughout that morning." pic.twitter.com/QlJCLbAH2N
