UFC president Dana White sat right next to her friend President-elect Trump at UFC 309 on Saturday night, which took place at Madison Square Garden.
The New York City crowd roared for Trump as he entered the building. They were joined by White, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., House Speaker Republican Mike Johnson. R-La, and music recording artists Jelly Roll and Kid Rock.
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President-elect Trump waves with Kid Rock, Dana White and Elon Musk at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vokey)
Several fighters also paid tribute to Trump as he sat in the cage. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was among them. Jones danced a celebration for Trump and then handed the ballot to the president-elect.
“I think it’s positive for the world to be honest with you,” White said when asked if a Trump presidency would be positive for the UFC as a business. MMA Fighting. “No matter what fence you sit on politically, you can’t deny that that weight has almost been lifted from the country at this point and it’s a sigh of relief.
Donald Trump arrives at UFC 309 on MSG; Crowds roar for presidential election weeks after historic rally
President-elect Trump arrives at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York, followed by Dana White. (AP Photo/Evan Vokey)
“Things are getting better already. He’s not there yet.”
White added that he’s noticed a vibe shift in New York as well, and Saturday night was unlike anything he’s experienced in the past.
“Like I said before, I can feel the difference,” White said. “When I go to places like New York that’s usually crazy blue and people run up to me and thank me and say… And the last time in New York or the many times I’ve been here, The bar is a completely different atmosphere – it feels like New York again.
Dana White, President-elect Trump, Elon Musk and Kid Rock attend UFC 309 on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Evan Vokey)
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