UFC CEO Dana White stands down as one of the richest people in the fight business. The popularity of UFC in the last decade is one of the reasons for his luxury lifestyle. Dana White introduced Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention (RNC). Then, White returned to his vacation mode via a private helicopter to return to a 377-foot luxury yacht.
The RNC 2024 was held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dana White was already at his yacht, enjoying his leisure time. However, just before the start of the convention, White had to leave his vacation, to which Trump made an apology. The UFC CEO went all over to Wisconsin to introduce his close friend, Donald Trump.
Trump is a popular name in the UFC community. Following the recent assassination attempt on Trump, almost every fighter reached out to him on social media, praising the 78-year-old’s courage. Following that, the RNC 2024 was the next public appearance of the 45th US President.
Dana White left vacation yesterday morning, going from boat to helicopter to private jet so he could get to Wisconsin to introduce Donald Trump at the RNC.
The 377-foot yacht costs $2.8 million for the week — and he’s back less than 48 hours later.
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Dana White gave a passionate speech at the convention. After that, he returned to his vacation within just 48 hours of time. The 377-foot luxury yacht costs around $2.8 million for a week, which implicates Dana White’s lavish lifestyle. However, RNC 2024 wasn’t the only time when the UFC CEO came in and spoke in favor of the ex-POTUS.
Dana White talks about his first speech for Donald Trump at RNC 2016
Dana White and Donald Trump have been for almost two decades. Both share great camaraderie and are often seen in each other’s field of work. The ex-POTUS has graced the UFC arena on many occasions. Owing to this, he is one of the most respected guys in the community. Whereas White spoke in Trump’s presidential campaign before, the first time being RNC 2016.
Dana White and Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention, 2016 (via X)In an episode of Pivot Podcast, White discussed when Trump came in to support UFC in its budding stages. The UFC CEO talks about the hardships his company faced at that time. He even almost tears up while talking about the time when Trump asked him to speak at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
I’m running for president. Now listen if you don’t want to do this, I completely understand but I would be honored if you would speak at the National Republican Convention for me.
Dana White quoting the phone conversation between him and Donald Trump via Pivot Podcast
White even states that everybody stopped him from doing it. Then, the UFC boss highlighted what Trump did for the UFC. The support he got from the ex-POTUS was more than enough to convince him to speak at the convention. As it stands, both individuals share a great understanding and respect for each other and even stand up for each other whenever necessary.
