Overview
- Dana White said Trump will not be at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15.
- Trump’s absence marks his first missed New York UFC pay-per-view since 2022.
- House Democrats this week released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that mention Trump, including Epstein’s claims to Ghislaine Maxwell and Michael Wolff; the assertions are contained in Epstein’s messages, not independently verified.
- Media outlets have offered unconfirmed explanations for the no-show, including concern over fan reactions after boos at a recent Washington Commanders game, but no cause has been established.
- UFC 322 features title fights Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili, and Trump and Dana White are still planning a UFC event at the White House in June 2026.