“The President Went Above and Beyond”- Dana White Endorses Donald Trump for 2020
Follow Us
UFC President Dana White remembers the days when his promotion was a fledgling company aiming to cater to a mainstream audience. These were the days when cities and arenas shunned him, but Donald Trump rescued the UFC by permitting them to host shows in his casinos.
The duo shares a long friendship and Dana White gave the US President a telling endorsement at the 2020 Republican National Convention. He praised Trump for how he has handled the pandemic and gave special praise to him for his drive in getting sports back to screens.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Dana White said, “The President went above and beyond for all sports leagues involved. Figure out a way to overcome the challenges of staging live sport events in a pandemic. And you know what? We did it!”
Read: “We Want Our Sports Back” – Donald Trump Congratulates Dana White on UFC’s Return
The UFC resumed on May 9 with UFC 249 PPV and have organized weekly events for the last four months. The NASCAR followed suit and the NBA, MLS, and MLB resumed their leagues. Soon, the NFL will start its regular-season schedule.
Dana White says the lessons learned by sports resumptions will help restore normalcy everywhere
The risks taken by the UFC, and in extension the other leagues, provided a blueprint for the economy to resume. Dana White said, “The UFC was the first to do it and we are continuing to do it. Now, other sports have joined us, and some of the lessons learned are being used to open other types of businesses and schools.”
Trending
Joe Rogan Derails Ryan Garcia’s Public Bashing With a No-Joke Statement on Devin Haney Fight
May 07, 2024 04:34 PM EDT
Another Health Scare for Dana White? Concerning Move by UFC CEO Gets Caught Live During Tom Brady’s Roast
May 06, 2024 03:13 PM EDT
Joe Rogan’s Guest Ends Debate on Ryan Garcia’s Drug Test – “Even if It Was Trace…”
May 05, 2024 07:43 PM EDT
UFC Rumors: Heartbreak for Charles Oliveira as Backup Demand for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler UFC 303 Fight Gets Shut Down
May 07, 2024 03:28 PM EDT
“You Heard What McGregor Said About O Malley” – Sean O’Malley Breaking Fighter’s Code With Alexandre Pantoja Turns Fans Against UFC Champ
May 06, 2024 03:59 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Despite the strides they have taken, White knows that there is a long way to go. This because the end goal for normalcy is the return of fans would to the arenas. He believes that Trump’s work ethic will be crucial in achieving this and restoring normalcy in the country.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Read: Throwback: Dana White Promotes Donald Trump in a Powerful Speech
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The UFC President said, “Make no mistake, we have a long way to go. That is why we need a leader with President Trump’s unique attributes at this critical time. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. He is one of the most loyal human beings I have ever met. The man has unstoppable energy, no one is going to outwork this guy.”
The duo’s friendship has spanned nearly two decades, and the bond remains stronger than ever.
Written by:
