UFC CEO Dana White believes ex-POTUS Donald Trump is one of toughest guys he’s ever met. This is why he thinks that the GOP presidential nominee is the perfect fit to run the country. Dana White and his longstanding friendship with Trump transcends any favorable relationship. Now, the 55-year-old gives his thoughts on the possible next president surviving the assassination attempt.
Trump recently survived a failed assassination attempt. He was addressing a signature Republican campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania when shots rang out. White learned about the matter from UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard on a flight to Italy and had quite the reaction to it. The Manchester, Connecticut native recently spoke on Fox News with Sean Hannity on Friday night.
When they shot at him, his reaction to been shot was one of the most amazing things I had ever seen…Contrary to what the narrative is and what everybody would like you to believe, he’s one of the best guys you will ever meet. America needs a strong leader and the world needs a strong America, and he’s the guy…You don’t find out who the real tough guys are, until tough guy stuff happens.
Dana White to Fox News’ “Hannity” host Sean Hannity (@FoxNews); H/T: foxnews.com
Dana White, who often touts his slap-fighting promotion with grandeur, was out promoting Behind The Slap, available on Fox Nation. However, the UFC head, who introduced the ex-POTUS before the curtain call at the RNC Convention in Milwaukee, veered largely to the topic of Trump. Subsequently, along with other GOP notables, White has also donated to a GoFundMe ‘authorized’ by Trump for Butler, PA, victims.
White also recounted Donald Trump being unfazed by the fallout. He also lauded Trump’s nerve of steel and continued to sing praises for him everywhere. Steeled or blatant lack of empathy? The jury is still not out on that. Accordingly, White thinks the 78-year-old is still the perfect nominee to lead the country.
Despite rallying Donald Trump, Dana White persistent to remain ‘apolitical’
Dana White maintains that his friendship with Donald Trump is non-transactional and outside the scope of politics. He has always been an avid Trump supporter and was even on his COVID-phase Republican task force. Donald Trump and his concord with the UFC roster has been hard to miss. While facing multiple indictments, the rhetoric of passing himself as a fighter in a fighting world really boosted his support.
‘Apolitical’ Dana White heeds more to friendship over agenda (Source: bleacherreport.com/X)White often catches flak for allegedly introducing the UFC fanbase, often consisting of young people, to right-wing conservative movements. However, the promotional taskmaster does not heed such claims. As a matter of fact, he has often noted his and UFC’s collective apathy toward politics. Even as recently as May, in a sitdown on the “In Search of Excellence” Podcast Episode 112, he mentioned his apolitical beliefs. He was even very reluctant in his previous RNC speeches.
Hence, during the 2024 Republican National Convention, he pushed that his alliance with Trump was not for some political vantage or favor between the two. He yet again mentioned that he is no one’s puppet when it comes to this friendship.
Dana White instigates that he was never pushed for such a role to speak on his behalf. But, even as an ‘apolitical’ beast, he’d rather do it out of respect. Consequently, he also views Trump as the best bet for handling the State of the Union. Whether that comes to pass or not, this alliance remains one for ages.
