Overview

• Former President Donald Trump attended the UFC 296 fight in Las Vegas, marking his fourth appearance at a UFC event in 2023.
• Trump was there to support UFC fighter Colby Covington, an outspoken supporter of Trump, who lost the fight to Leon Edwards.
• Covington compared his loss to Trump's 2020 election loss and reiterated his support for Trump's potential 2024 campaign.
• Trump's presence at the event was met with a standing ovation and he was accompanied by musician Kid Rock and UFC President Dana White.
• Ahead of the fight, Trump made a 2024 campaign stop in New Hampshire, where he criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policy.