Donald Trump made a triumphant return to Madison Sq. Backyard Saturday evening because the president-elect, basking within the thunderous applause of followers at UFC 309 simply weeks after holding a historic rally contained in the “World’s Most Well-known Enviornment.”
Trump has ceaselessly attended UFC occasions, however this was his first since successful the election Nov. 5 over Vice President Kamala Harris. The sold-out crowd of 19,500 applauded and cheered as he waved to the group, coming into with UFC boss Dana White.
Anticipation constructed up all week that Trump would seem on the battle, and rumors had been confirmed by Margo Martin, Trump’s deputy director of communications, who shot video of the President-elect coming into his jet to journey to New York.
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FILE – Then-Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks throughout a marketing campaign occasion, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C. (AP Photograph/Evan Vucci, File)
A photograph from contained in the jet confirmed Trump watching the preliminary fights alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who he named earlier this week as his decide to run the Division of Well being and Human Companies.
Kennedy, who started the 2024 marketing campaign as a Democratic candidate, suspended his bid and joined forces with Trump in August, turning into a strong surrogate and an in depth confidante within the remaining months of the race.
Different key members of Trump’s crew had been there. Vivek Ramaswamy, an early 2024 Republican presidential candidate who dropped out of the race and threw his assist behind Trump, tweeted out an image of him with Child Rock on the Madison Sq. Backyard battle. It was not clear in the event that they flew with Trump or traveled individually.
Ramaswamy and Elon Musk have been appointed to run what Workforce Trump is asking the Division of Authorities Effectivity, which intends to root out trillions of {dollars} in waste and fraud within the federal price range.
Trump and White are longtime pals, the latter making a number of appearances throughout Trump’s marketing campaign main as much as the election.
DONALD TRUMP HEADS TO UFC 309, EXPECTED TO RECEIVE RAUCOUS CHEERS AFTER ELECTION WIN
White, who stated Trump is a “huge fan” of combined martial arts, was coy about rumors Trump was heading to the Backyard throughout an interview with TMZ Sports activities.
“I believe that something is feasible,” White stated with a smile. “Who is aware of? He may pop in.”
White added {that a} majority of his group’s fan base has proven like to Trump over time.
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Former President Donald Trump talks with UFC President Dana White through the battle between Cesar Almeida (pink gloves) and Roman Kopylov (blue gloves) throughout UFC 302 at Prudential Heart. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“When you consider fighter walkouts, at any time when a fighter walks out to the [octagon], I imply, the 2 greatest that really shake the world are President Trump and Conor McGregor,” White stated. “If he comes [Saturday] evening, it should positively be enjoyable.”
Trump confirmed up on the Prudential Heart in Newark, New Jersey, for UFC 302 in June, the place a thunderous applause rained down from the group as properly.
Former Bellator light-weight champion Michael Chandler, who’s again within the octagon after greater than two years since his final battle, is a famous Trump supporter and hoped he can be in attendance.
“I did see Trump, and he stated, “I’ll both be there on Nov. 16 as a result of we gained the election, or, if I misplaced, I’ll be depressed, and I gained’t present up.’ Clearly, he gained the election, so it appears like he’s going to be there,” Chandler stated.
Chandler added that successful his battle in entrance of Trump can be an “honor.”
Dana White speaks subsequent to Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump throughout his rally for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, in Palm Seaside County Conference Heart, in West Palm Seaside, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. (Brendan McDermid / Reuters)
Trump’s Oct. 27 rally at Madison Sq. Backyard was a momentous occasion in his marketing campaign, and featured a lineup of audio system that rivaled a political conference.
Dozens of elected leaders, Trump’s sons, Don Jr . and Eric, spouse Melania, Elon Musk, and working mate JD Vance all spoke earlier than Trump took the stage. The rally drew a packed home and hundreds extra supporters milled about on the streets exterior the legendary area.
White additionally spoke on the MSG rally, warning voters that Harris is “establishment” for an America he believed was in determined want of change.
“She will be able to get your social gathering’s nomination with out even dealing with voters,” White stated. “What else? What else can she supply the American folks aside from imprecise guarantees and no plan?
“She talks quite a bit in regards to the want for change and her hope for the longer term. Hope and alter. Does that sound acquainted? She will be able to use the outdated Obama playbook, however she’s not Obama, and she or he is not any agent of change. She is the sitting vp of the US proper now. What she hopes is voters will deal with the longer term as a result of she doesn’t need us wanting on the final 4 years to see what we actually want to vary.”
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives to talk at a marketing campaign occasion at Nassau Coliseum, Wednesday, Sept.18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon) (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
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Chandler is part of the co-main occasion for UFC 309 and can battle Charles Oliveira. Jon “Bones” Jones additionally enters the octagon after an extended hiatus and will probably be an awesome favourite over Stipe Miocic.
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