Dana White has enjoyed a very fruitful and close relationship with POTUS Donald Trump for a long time. UFC would not have been where it is without his help and it is something White has always acknowledged. As such, the UFC boss has always been on the forefronts to endorse the business Tycoon. After spending nearly 3 hours with Joe Rogan, it seems like the duo have a budding friendship going on.
Just a couple of years ago, Rogan declared not wanting Trump on JRE. But two years removed since then, it seems like everything has changed between the two. Not only did Joe Rogan invite him to his show, but he ended up endorsing him before the election as well. During the live airing of UFC 309, Trump was spotted engaging in a conversation with UFC commentary team and especially with the JRE host.
Trump turned up to the event as promised with an entourage comprising SpaceX head Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr and more. Musk has been a close ally of Rogan for many years and much like White, who later on claimed to bring the duo two together. Now, after registering a win over Kamala Harris, President Trump received a massive welcome to UFC 309 from fans present in the arena.
DONALD TRUMP X JOE ROGAN AT #UFC309
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 17, 2024
It seems like the Rogan’s previous stance against promoting president elect, Donald Trump, is firmly in the past. The duo were spotted shaking hands and exchanging warm pleasantries. The duo had never interacted like this before. This sight of them really excited fans as many took to X to share their thoughts about this interaction.
Fans react to Donald Trump and Joe Rogan sharing a hug during UFC 309
Donald Turmp enjoys fighting as much as any normal MMA fan does. He has been making an appearance on many events over the years and continues to do so even today. UFC fans have become quite used to this sight, but tonight it carried a different air altogether. Trump and Rogan’s link up really turned the gears of MMA fans, as they voiced their thoughts on this new duo.
Joe Rogan and Donald Trump’s meeting during UFC 309 fetched crazy reactions from fans (Image via Imago)The newly established bond between Rogan and Trump has garnered a lot of attention from fans. Their JRE episode is currently sitting at over 50 million views after 3 weeks. It is quite clear that MMA community approves of the duo, as UFC icons enjoy a special fan following from fight fans.
I see a bromance blooming
— 50 Trump (@Real50Trump) November 17, 2024
Trump will forever be indebted to Elon Musk and Joe Rogan. Whatever those two want from now on, they can have.
— Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) November 17, 2024
This is awesome. Good to see him
— Iam_KT (@Iam_KT) November 17, 2024
The secret service probably lose their minds when there’s a hug 🤗
— Xantrius (@xantrius) November 17, 2024
Bro has so much aura…just charms everyone around him
— PerpetualKendallRoy (@CurbYourEnthu) November 17, 2024
I spotted Vivek in a photo, the whole crew is there. pic.twitter.com/2XCWGEQ03z
— Red_Headed_Rebel (@_RedHeadedRebel) November 17, 2024
Donald Trump wasted no time in going right to Joe Rogan and giving him a hug 🤝#UFC309 pic.twitter.com/iwLHSzAYO0
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) November 17, 2024
You can tell he has a lot of respect for Trump now.
— Ragged old flag (@jabner0525) November 17, 2024
Loved seeing Trump and Rogan hug and talk ! Rogan is finally on the right side of history!!!
— Morgan (@MarineDV1991) November 17, 2024
He said on his podcast he’s really grown to like him
— 🇺🇸Shannon 🇺🇸 (@Shannon049671) November 17, 2024
Donald Trump, in an interview leading up to 2024 election with the Nelk boys, spoke about Jon Jones. He dubbed Jones along with Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorites, while also touching upon Bo Nickal at JRE. Being a fan of the sport, the president is hoping to catch up some exciting action awaiting in the main-event of UFC 309.
