Donald Trump, along with his many controversial cabinet picks, made a surprise appearance at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
While attending fights in the Octagon is nothing new for Trump, having gone several times in the past, Saturday’s visit marked his first appearance since being elected president.
Just before 10 a.m. ET, Trump took the field in New York City with UFC CEO Dana White, who has been a close ally of the president-elect during his 2024 campaign, which ultimately ended earlier this month. Seen defeating Harris.
He was followed by Elon Musk, US House Speaker Mike Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his son Donald Trump Jr. and singer Kid Rock.
Earlier this week, Trump named Kennedy to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, was also announced to lead Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency.
After walking out, Trump immediately went up to podcast host Joe Rogan, who has also been an outspoken supporter of the former president, and hugged him. Rogan also does commentary for the UFC. And Trump was also a guest on his podcast last month.
Shortly after, what can only be described as a Trump hype reel for all onlookers to watch on the jumbotron. Afterward, they played the song “YMCA,” which Trump can be seen dancing to before finally taking a seat next to Musk and Kid Rock.
A day before the UFC fight, rumors swirled about whether Trump would attend. When asked to confirm the rumors, White said Friday, “I think anything is possible. Who knows? He could pop in.”
“When you think about a fighter walkout, any time a fighter walks out,” he added. [octagon]I mean, the two biggest ones that really rock the field are President Trump and Conor McGregor. If he comes [Saturday] Night, it will be fun for sure.”
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