Donald Trump spotted at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida
Just days after being indicted on 34 felony charges, former U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. Despite his ongoing legal issues, Trump was spotted cageside at the UFC show, where he was seated next to Kid Rock. This isn’t the first time that Trump has attended a UFC event, as he made an appearance at UFC 244 in 2019 and UFC 264 two years later in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Trump’s relationship with the UFC and its leading executives dates back more than two decades, and it flourished in the build-up to the 2016 presidential elections. Several UFC officials donated to his campaign while UFC President Dana White delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that praised Trump’s business acumen. White also visited Trump at the White House in 2018 with former interim welterweight champion and rightwing media personality Colby Covington, where they posed for pictures in the Oval Office.
Apart from his relationship with White, Trump also has ties to UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, who is taking part in the co-main event against Gilbert Burns. Masvidal has previously campaigned for the 45th U.S. president and recently visited him at a rally and at his home in Mar-a-Lago following his arraignment.
Trump’s relationship with the UFC
Donald Trump’s relationship with the UFC and its leading executives dates back more than two decades. It flourished in the build-up to the 2016 presidential elections, with several UFC officials donating to his campaign while UFC President Dana White delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that praised Trump’s business acumen. White also visited Trump at the White House in 2018 with former interim welterweight champion and rightwing media personality Colby Covington, where they posed for pictures in the Oval Office.
Apart from his relationship with White, Trump also has ties to UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, who is taking part in the co-main event against Gilbert Burns. Masvidal has previously campaigned for the 45th U.S. president and recently visited him at a rally and at his home in Mar-a-Lago following his arraignment. Trump’s appearance at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, just days after his recent indictment on 34 felony charges, has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy.
Controversy surrounding Trump’s appearance at UFC 287
Donald Trump’s appearance at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, just days after his recent indictment on 34 felony charges, has sparked controversy. Despite his ongoing legal issues, Trump was spotted cageside at the UFC show, where he was seated next to Kid Rock. Footage also showed the crowd in attendance cheering him on as he walked into the arena.
While some fans were excited to see the former president, others criticized the UFC for allowing him to attend the event. Many pointed out that Trump’s presence could be seen as an endorsement of his alleged crimes, while others argued that it was inappropriate for a former president to attend a violent sport like MMA. The controversy surrounding Trump’s appearance at UFC 287 highlights the complex relationship between sports and politics, and raises questions about the role of athletes and sports organizations in political discourse.
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