Dana White has previously spoken of his friendship with former President Donald Trump and is likely to be more vocal in his support for him soon.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the UFC president is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week.
White doesn’t just talk; The WSJ reported on White’s speech: The speech comes just before President Trump accepts the Republican nomination for this year’s election.
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Former US President Donald Trump, UFC Chairman Dana White and Kid Rock pose for a photo during the UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2023 in New York City. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Trump has been seen at numerous UFC events over the years, most recently attending the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 302 in Newark, just two days after he was convicted of first-degree falsifying business records.
Prior to that, he attended UFC 299 in Miami, hours after praising White at a rally in Georgia.
“Dana White has done a great job. I hope he doesn’t run against me. He’s done a great job. Business is easier than politics,” Trump said at a March 9 rally.
UFC President Dana White and former United States President Donald Trump attend the UFC 296 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 16, 2023. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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“I think the best reflection of the electoral process in this country is a UFC fight, which is maybe a little tameer than the election business,” he joked.
Trump Four UFC events last yearThat included UFC 287 in Miami and UFC 296 in Las Vegas to watch fights between Trump supporters Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, respectively, both of whom lost their respective bouts.
He also competed at UFC 290 in Las Vegas and UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden.
Former United States President Donald Trump and UFC President Dana White attend the UFC 287 event at the Casseja Center on April 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Jeff Botali/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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White spoke at several Trump rallies in 2020, as well as at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
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