Tristan Thompson's Surprising Friendship with Eric Trump

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Durham News today, your AI-powered local news. Tristan Thompson opened up about his tight friendship with Air Trump, calling it one folks wouldn't expect. The 35-year-old NBA star said on the Katie Miller podcast that the 42-year-old Eric has been like a big brother and mentor to him. Thompson explained, air it's been super welcoming, especially from the political side, putting his arm around him and motivating him to dip into that. World more. He loves him for pushing him that way. This comes from different circles. Basketball meets business and politics. But Thompson shared another Trump link from back-and-championship days. After winning with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, he visited the White House. There, he got excited meeting President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, with his mom along. Funny timing. Same day, he spotted Donald Trump walking the halls, right as the power shift was happening before Obama left office. Thompson didn't spill how he first linked up with Eric, but these stories show bridges

1:02across divides, sparking curiosity about what's next for him in, politics.