President Trump has attended Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events several times. The CEO, Dana White, has spoken at RNC events—praising him. The President sees himself as a strongman and the UFC atmosphere bolsters that image. There’s nothing Trump enjoys more than basking in the glow of admiration from a crowd of (mostly) young men.
Trump is now planning a UFC event which will be held on the White House grounds next year for the Nation’s 250th birthday.
Trump made the announcement during a rally in Iowa.
From The Guardian:
“Since taking office in January, Trump has attended two UFC events. He most recently attended UFC 316 in June just hours after signing a memo ordering the deployment of 2,000 national guard troops to Los Angeles county after Ice immigration raids sparked mass protests. He nevertheless enjoyed a standing ovation from the fans in attendance, and glowing endorsements from the fighters, one of whom even kneeled before Trump. UFC champion Kayla Harrison embraced him, planted a kiss on his cheek and wrapped her championship belt around his waist as his family and supporters looked on in delight. It was a spectacle befitting the strongman Trump imagines himself to be.”
