Less than a week after his conviction in Manhattan, Donald Trump appeared at UFC 302 to an incredible standing ovation.
When Donald Trump arrived at UFC 302 on Saturday, June 1, he was met with an incredible standing ovation. This occurred within a few days following the former president’s conviction in Manhattan.
At the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Trump was greeted with thunderous applause while accompanied by UFC President and his friend Dana White. Numerous people saw Trump shaking hands and raising his fist in the air.
Donald Trump receives thunderous response
He made a brief visit to welcome comedian and UFC analyst Joe Rogan before securing his ringside spot.
Rogan said on the live brodcast,
“The round of applause he’s getting right now is pretty staggering,”
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Trump is well-known for being a fervent fan of mixed martial arts and for frequently attending UFC events. According to White, they had been friends for 20 years. During an appearance on the Pivot Podcast in 2022, White made the following statement about Trump: “He’s one of the most upright, solid dudes that I have ever met.” Done if he offers you his word.
