As November approaches, tensions are rising in the United States due to the upcoming presidential election. Candidates are making concerted efforts to secure endorsements and hold public rallies. Recently, Republican candidate Donald Trump held a public rally at Madison Square Garden, where he received an endorsement from UFC CEO Dana White.
This isn’t Dana White’s first time publicly lauding Donald Trump at rallies. Most recently, he took a break from his family vacation to deliver an enthusiastic introductory speech for Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Last night, he continued this trend in the vibrant heart of New York City, Trump’s hometown. In his speech, White further showcased his support for the former President.
Ladies and Gentlemen! We‘re nine days away from the most important election of my lifetime. Stakes have never been higher and the choices never been clearer. President Trump and I have been friends for 25 years, I‘ve said this before and I‘m gonna say it again, He is the most resilient, hardest-working human being that I‘ve ever met in my life….
Dana White via Madison Square Garden Trump rally
White emphasized that throughout his long friendship with Trump, he can assure everyone of the former President’s leadership qualities. The UFC CEO and the Republican candidate have been friends for many years. In the early days of the UFC, Trump supported White’s MMA promotion and strengthened their bond. As a result of this friendship, White faces intense scrutiny and is often viewed as pro-Republican.
Dana White at Trump’s MSG rally pic.twitter.com/SPUFnhYI9g
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The UFC CEO has frequently denied these allegations. Despite this, his consistent praise for Trump and criticism of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has kept the discussion ongoing. With only a few days remaining until the 2024 U.S. Presidential elections, the anticipation is palpable. Now, it will be intriguing to see whether the support from the UFC community for Trump translates into actual voting results.
Donald Trump’s close ties with Dana White have connected him to the UFC community for many years. As a result, he has become one of the most respected and admired figures within that community. With the upcoming presidential elections on the horizon, several UFC fighters are discussing Trump. Recently, UFC middleweight fighter Bo Nickal acknowledged the former president’s comments about him.
Trump made his long-awaited appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast a few days ago. During the episode, the former President discussed various intriguing topics, including his praise for fighter Bo Nickal. A few days later, Nickal responded to Trump’s comments and expressed his gratitude.
Thank you Mr.President us
Bo Nickal via Instagram (@nobickal1)
Interestingly, Nickal isn’t the only fighter that Trump discussed with Joe Rogan. They also had an intriguing debate about who the GOAT in the UFC is, with the former president naming Khabib Nurmagomedov as his top choice. This highlights Trump’s involvement in the UFC community, which has led many fighters to publicly endorse him ahead of the elections.
