NFL owners have once again played a role in American election funding ahead of the 2026 midterms. And among them, Tampa Bay Buccaneers director and Manchester United co-owner Edward Glazer stands out for his support of the Republican Party.
Here are the details.
Most NFL Owners Are Backing Republicans, But Glazer Is An Outlier
According to records reviewed by City AM, Glazer donated a total of $221,502 to the Republican National Committee in 2026 through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The payments came in 8 separate contributions between February and June. Four payments were worth $36,917 each, while the remaining contributions brought the total to more than $220,000.
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Butler High School on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, nfl
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Butler High School on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Vandalia, Ohio. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
The Republican National Committee supports Republican candidates and helps fund the party’s national political work. Glazer’s donations therefore went to the party organization, not directly to Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign.
A separate report from Front Office Sports put Glazer’s wider donations to Republican causes at close to $850,000 during the current election cycle. That figure covers a broader range of political contributions than the $221,502 sent to the RNC alone.
Premier League Money Is Flowing Into The Midterms
Glazer is not the only Premier League figure using his wealth to support political groups in the United States. City AM’s review of Federal Election Commission records found several other American owners and investors making donations ahead of the midterms.
Crystal Palace co-owner Josh Harris gave $250,000 to the Republican-aligned SLF PAC through his investment firm. Bournemouth owner Bill Foley also contributed to political groups and candidates, while former Chelsea owner Todd Boehly backed Republican organizations.
A Long Record Of Support for Donald Trump
Glazer’s political ties to Trump go back several years. He hosted a fundraiser for Trump in 2018 and also contributed to Trump’s political efforts during the 2016 election cycle. He was also among the donors to Trump’s proposed White House ballroom project in 2025, according to reports.
Former President Donald Trump reacts to the crowd at the Turning Point USA Believers' Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on July 26, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Former President Donald Trump reacts to the crowd at the Turning Point USA Believers’ Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on July 26, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The latest contributions show that his support for Republican causes has continued as the United States approaches another major election.
For Manchester United, the news brings another Glazer family member into the political spotlight. The family’s ownership of the club has faced years of criticism from supporters, but Edward Glazer’s latest donations concern his political activity in the United States.
With the midterms approaching on November 3, Glazer’s close to $850,000 in wider donations to Republican causes remains among the clearest examples of Premier League-linked money flowing into the 2026 midterms.
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