Overview

• President Trump received a thunderous standing ovation when he walked into UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark on June 7, marking his third high-profile UFC appearance since returning to office.
• He was flanked by UFC President Dana White and family members including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Eric Trump while notable guests such as Mike Tyson and commentator Joe Rogan greeted him.
• Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk did not attend following a public fallout over Trump’s $2.4 trillion ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, ending their once-close alliance.
• Trump interacted with UFC fighters, shaking hands with co-main event champion Kayla Harrison, main event winner Merab Dvalishvili and welterweight victor Kevin Holland.
• His ringside visit coincided with a deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to ongoing riots, highlighting the balance between his political duties and public appearances.