UFC President Dana White Discusses Young Men’s Challenges
On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White expressed concern for young men feeling “displaced” amid discussions surrounding “toxic masculinity.” Speaking on the “Katie Miller Podcast,” hosted by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and his wife, White addressed the current state of young people in America.
White noted how much the times have changed since his youth. “I think these young men, you know, we went through the COVID-19 era and all the strange things that happened during that time. A lot of young men felt out of place,” he said.
He also mentioned how he often faces accusations of being a figure in the “manosphere” or promoting toxic masculinity. “The only people who hate ‘toxic masculinity’ are women who hate themselves,” Miller commented, reinforcing the idea that many men have also adopted this terminology.
White recounted a past encounter with a journalist fixated on the topics of the manosphere and toxic masculinity, prompting him to stop taking them seriously. “I grew up in the 1980s when men were men. It’s a completely different world now,” he remarked.
Miller pointed out what she sees as a disconnect—women wanting traditionally masculine men while simultaneously viewing such men as harmful. “Women want men to take care of them, and they don’t want the world of that provider,” she said, questioning how these traditional roles are perceived in today’s society.
White agreed, stating, “That’s never, ever going to change. Women want to be valued, treated well, and feel safe. It’s just natural.” He emphasized that regardless of women’s strengths, this fundamental desire persists.
He continued with a humorous remark about the misconceptions surrounding his masculinity, stating, “If you dig deeper into this issue, you’ll see how ‘toxic’ my masculinity is.” White criticized the narratives about men’s mental health, suggesting that such discussions often overlook the traditional role of men as providers, stating they shouldn’t have time to dwell on their complaints.
Miller further argued that the rise of feminism has corresponded with declining birth rates, asserting that when women undervalue motherhood, it leads to weaker men. White responded candidly, “Yeah, you might be right. There’s nothing I dislike more than when men don’t act like men.” This, he felt, is a significant concern in contemporary society.
