Top NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick once stood up for teammate Bubba Wallace after he faced harsh criticism from Donald Trump.

In 2020, Wallace was the only full-time Black driver across the NASCAR series and was instrumental in the organization's decision to ban the Confederate flag from its events, a move that prompted Donald Trump to lash out.

During the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, a noose was found in the garage assigned to Wallace. An FBI investigation later determined that "no federal crime was committed."

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Following the incident, the NASCAR community came together behind Wallace, showing support on social media and demonstrating solidarity on the track as drivers, crew members, and others pushed his car to the front of the grid.

Despite this show of unity, President Trump took to Twitter questioning whether Wallace had "apologized" to drivers and team members, labeling the incident a "hoax," even though it wasn't.

"Has Bubba Wallace apologized to all of those great Nascar drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX" said Trump.

Reddick fired back at Trump on Twitter, writing: "We don't need an apology. We did what was right and will do just fine without your support."

Wallace also responded to Trump: "You will always have people testing you. Seeing if they can knock you off your pedestal. I encourage you to keep your head high and walk proudly on the path you have chosen."

He added: "Always deal with the hate being thrown at you with LOVE! ... Love should come naturally as people are TAUGHT to hate. Even when it's HATE from the POTUS."