Donald Trump is entering the ongoing U.S. elections with strong confidence, particularly in his race against Kamala Harris. To secure votes, he has made a concerted effort to appeal to diverse demographics, including the UFC fanbase. Recently, UFC veteran Kamaru Usman joined Trump’s campaign as a high-profile endorser, adding to the growing support from MMA enthusiasts.
Kamaru Usman recently took to X and shared his stance on the upcoming elections. The former welterweight champion shared that he grew up as a Democrat, but his opinions have changed over the years. The fighter stated that only Trump can save this country, which was revived with wide arms by the ex-POTUS.
A great honor, from a great fighter. Thank you!
Donald Trump via X
Trump is extremely close to UFC due to his close friendship with CEO Dana White and often makes surprise appearances. Every time, he has received a wild reception from UFC fans with loud cheers. He is expected to return at UFC 309 if he wins the upcoming elections. Similarly, many other UFC fighters have also publicly endorsed Trump for his policies.
A great honor, from a great fighter. Thank you! https://t.co/LWcsktdgG4
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2024
Superstars like Sean Strickland, Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo, etc. have already declared their support for Trump. The presidential candidate also paid a visit to Joe Rogan‘s podcast to further capitalize on fight fans. However, even for Trump, Usman’s endorsement was special due to his respect for the fighter.
Donald Trump reviews Kamaru Usman’s loss against Leon Edwards
Kamaru Usman had one of the most dominant stints as the UFC welterweight champion with multiple title defenses. However, everything went downhill after his knockout loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Usman dominated the fight, leading on the scorecards, but in the final minute, Edwards delivered a stunning head kick.
It was an absolute shocker, which sent the fans into a frenzy as they couldn’t comprehend what they saw. As a fight fan himself, Donald Trump enjoyed the fight and talked about it in detail. He shared how Usman lost his focus in the final rounds, which led to the knockout.
Usman I think, he’s a terrific guy. I watched that fight and he was essentially undefeated and he was winning that fight by so much. It was over and then the one kick.
Donald Trump via UFC
Since then, Edwards has lost his belt, and Usman is currently on a three-fight losing streak. However, the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ is eager to get back into the title race, and fans are excited to see him back. It would be interesting to see how Trump would react to Usman’s potential comeback.
