Donald Trump is known as a number of things. He's a businessman, TV celebrity and presidential hopeful. Now, it's time to add another label to that list: businessman of love ... or matchmaker. Matchmaker works.
In 2008, Trump introduced Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz to his future wife, according to the Boston Globe. The following year, Buchholz and model Lindsay Clubine were married.
Buchholz met Clubine while she was helping Trump host a UFC event.
“It was 2008 in Anaheim,” Buchholz recalled. “It was Sean Casey, myself, probably like eight or nine guys, and we went to a UFC fight after one game and then we went to the after party.
“It was ‘Affliction Banned’ fighting, and he owned the whole circuit. My wife knew him prior, from ‘Deal or No Deal’ when he came on the show as a celebrity banker.
“She was helping him host this event in Anaheim. So when we all walked in, he was there, and he saw us and he introduced Lindsay to me.”
The two were married at ... you guessed it ... Trump National Golf Club in California.
Due to their strong relationship, it should come as no surprise that Buchholz is supporting Trump's bid for the presidency, according to the Globe.
Asked if he supported Trump for president, Buchholz gave an enthusiastic, “Absolutely!”
“He says what a lot of people think and don’t say,” Buchholz said. “I like that part of him.
“I’m not really into politics, but I’m watching a lot more now. He’s been awesome to me. He says what’s on his mind, which is why he’s accomplished so much in his life.
“I always found him to be a good-hearted person. He’s a lot of fun, but he’s obviously one of the smartest businessmen in the world, given what he’s been able to accomplish.
Buchholz is not the first Boston athlete to support Trump. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has also said nice things about the billionaire. Trump didn't introduce Brady to his wife, as far as we know, but the quarterback considers him a friend.
If his presidential bid falls short, Trump at least has something to fall back on. Sure, there's already a show called "The Millionaire Matchmaker" on Bravo, but it doesn't involve Trump. Why would anyone go to "The Millionaire Matchmaker" when "The Billionaire Matchmaker" becomes a thing?
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