UFC CEO Dana White Vows to Exit Politics After Trump Re-Election
White, a key figure in Trump's campaign, calls politics 'gross' and 'disgusting' while reaffirming his friendship with the president-elect.
- Dana White announced he will no longer participate in political campaigns, citing disillusionment with the political process.
- White played a pivotal role in Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, leveraging the UFC's platform to engage young male voters through podcasts and events.
- The UFC CEO praised Trump’s resilience, referencing a July assassination attempt as evidence of the president-elect’s toughness.
- White appeared at major campaign events, including the Republican National Convention and Trump’s election night celebration, but stated he has no future political ambitions.
- Trump attended UFC 309 with a high-profile entourage, including Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., underscoring the crossover between politics and sports entertainment.