Former President Trump is a identified UFC fan, having made appearances at combat nights for years, which often leads to roaring followers across the nation.
One cause he frequents these fights is his respect for UFC CEO Dana White.
Throughout his look on Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast, Trump praised White, who he believes is “one among a sort.”
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UFC President Dana White and former U.S. President Trump attend UFC 296 at T-Cellular Enviornment Dec. 16, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photographs)
“You already know the expression, ‘Everyone’s replaceable.’ I’m undecided anyone can do the job he does. It’s unbelievable,” Trump advised Paul and co-host Mike Majlak of White.
“It’s been nice, and he’s anyone you actually need to respect. He will get these fighters from all around the world, and they’re some actually proficient folks. I’ve respect for fighters. When you possibly can take 200 pictures to the face after which stay up for the second spherical.”
Trump acquired an ovation at UFC 302, the most recent card on White’s blended martial arts circuit, after his conviction in New York.
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The gang at New Jersey’s Prudential Middle erupted when he was noticed strolling out with White, and the CEO mentioned after the fights it was “in all probability a good suggestion” Trump confirmed up regardless of being the primary U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes.
Trump advised Paul and Majlak he completely enjoys strolling out with White for these UFC occasions.
“I’ve accomplished it in Vegas, Miami. I do it after I’m with Dana,” he defined. “Dana desires me to do this, and I do it, and it’s an eruption, he mentioned, like he’s by no means heard earlier than.”
President Trump, proper, speaks with UFC President Dana White as he arrives in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 20, 2020, forward of a “Preserve America Nice” rally. (Jim Watson/AFP through Getty Photographs)
Trump added that he enjoys congratulating profitable fighters after matches, and a few have jumped over the octagon to shake his hand.
“I’m very honored by it. Each time they win, they leap out of that cage prefer it’s nothing. It’s fairly excessive, however they haven’t any drawback,” he mentioned, smiling.
Over time, Trump has additionally gotten to know a number of the world’s greatest MMA fighters, together with Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired regardless of being 29-0 in his profession.
“I met Khabib, who’s 29-0, and his father died. And he simply mentioned, ‘That’s it for me.’ His father was nice at what he did,” Trump mentioned. “In all probability he by no means even misplaced a spherical. I feel [at] 29-0, they are saying he by no means even misplaced a spherical. I assumed he was nice. We acquired to talk, and he was nearly my favourite man.
“[Sean] Strickland was implausible the opposite night time.”
Former President Trump and UFC President Dana White pose for a photograph throughout UFC 295 at Madison Sq. Backyard Nov. 11, 2023, in New York Metropolis. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photographs)
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White mentioned after UFC 302 he and Trump have been associates since 2001, and that friendship has grown to the purpose White has spoken at Trump rallies. They’ve additionally flown collectively on Air Power One.
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