Manchester United co-owner and director Edward Glazer donated to the Republican National Committee in 2026 to continue his longstanding support of Donald Trump
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Donald Trump has earned a slew of donations from billionaires ahead of the 2026 midterms(Image: Getty Images)
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The Glazer family, owners of both Manchester United in the Premier League and the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, don't often appear in public-facing interviews.
However, Manchester United club director Edward Glazer has long supported Donald Trump, even hosting a fundraiser for him in 2018. This support has continued to the present, including a donation to the Trump Ballroom in 2025.
Throughout 2026, Glazer has donated north of $220,000 to the Republican National Committee, money given on behalf of the Buccaneers. He's paid in four separate installments — in February, March, April, and June — to help the RNC campaign for the upcoming midterm elections across the United States.
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A new report from City AM shows that Glazer isn't the only Premier League owner, many of whom are billionaire Americans, who are involved in 2026 campaign donations.
Crystal Palace co-owner Josh Harris also owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NFL's Washington Commanders. HE gave $250,000 to the SLF PAC, a prominent Republican Super Bowl.
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Edward Glazer is one of six Glazer siblings with an ownership stake in Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)
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City AM reports that owners from Bournemouth and Ipswich also made investments across both sides of the political aisle. Former Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has also contributed to the 2026 election.
Glazer ownership
The Glazer family acquired Manchester United in a 2005 leveraged buyout for £790 million (north of $1 billion). The club was widely successful under their reign until 2013, when Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
The Red Devils, whose total debt is north of $1 billion, have not won a league title, nor reached a UEFA Champions League semifinal, since then.
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"Glazer out" protests are a common sight at Manchester United games(Image: Getty Images)
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Ed Glazer has previously given to Trump, sending $98,000 to the President's initial 2016 campaign and a further $250,000 towards inauguration costs in January.
In 2018, Glazer hosted a Republican campaign fundraising event at his California home, charging guests between $35,000 and $250,000 to attend, aiming to raise at least $5 million to support Trump's re-election.
Manchester United now
The Red Devils continue to spend on recruitment: Manchester United splashed out north of £150 million (over $200 million) in five straight transfer windows.
Big money signings Carlos Baleba, Andre Santos, and Youri Tielemans — all midfielders — haven't helped the club get off to a strong start in 2026/27.
United's start to the season — seven points in eight games, good for 16th, under coach Michael Carrick — is the club's worst in 40 years and leaves them already in a potential relegation battle.