Dana White Fires Back at Critics Complaining He's Made UFC Political' With Trump Ties
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Dana White Fires Back at Critics Complaining He's Made UFC Political' With Trump Ties
"How about you be authentic and just be yourself? How about that? Just be authentic. You don't have to agree with me, and you don't have to like it; and I don't have to agree with you, but we can all still just get along. I mean, that's how this is supposed to work."
"The Trump Taj Mahal hosted a number of UFC events when the company was acquired by White and others in 2001. At the time, UFC's previous owners were nearing bankruptcy. White claimed Trump once stayed for the entirety of a fight night, and he had routinely congratulated White on the success of the company."
Dana White addressed criticism about the UFC becoming too political due to his association with President Donald Trump during a CBS Sunday Morning interview. White highlighted Trump's historical support for the UFC, noting that the Trump Taj Mahal hosted numerous UFC events when White acquired the company in 2001 during its financial struggles. Trump has maintained a close relationship with White over two decades, regularly attending UFC fights. When asked if his public Trump endorsement concerns him regarding fan alienation, White responded by advocating for authenticity and mutual respect despite political disagreements, stating people can maintain relationships while holding different views.
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