How will Trump's return to US presidency affect sports? DW 01/24/2025
Briefly

Upon taking office, Donald Trump's executive orders indirectly impacted sports, particularly wrestling and UFC. Despite his lack of traditional sports fandom, Trump's history with wrestling includes hosting Wrestlemania and his Hall of Fame induction. His political cheerleaders include UFC's Dana White, who praised Trump’s resilience at the Republican National Convention. Trump's connections with figures like Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon suggest that WWE may thrive under his presidency, while UFC's rise aligns with the demographic trends supporting Trump's voter base.
As UFC boss Dana White stated at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Trump's resilience resonates with the tough-guy culture appealing to UFC's largely male fan base.
Wrestling has a significant history with Trump, from hosting Wrestlemania events in Atlantic City to Trump's Hall of Fame induction and endorsements from wrestling legends.
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