BREAKING 🚨 @realDonaldTrump gets a standing ovation at #UFC302.
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) June 2, 2024
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His attendance at UFC came days after becoming the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime after he was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in the sham New York criminal “hush money” trial.
President Trump was greeted with a roar of applause and excitement as he was escorted to his cageside seat by UFC CEO Dana White.
WE WANT TRUMP! WE WANT TRUMP!
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) June 2, 2024
Let’s gooo #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/o59zlo6qFV
Every fan going crazy cheering for @realDonaldTrump at #UFC302 tonight is giving a gigantic middle finger to Alvin Bragg and crooked Joe Biden!!!! https://t.co/YrxdSdwwYp
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 2, 2024
From MMA Junkie: "Trump and White’s friendship dates back more than 20 years to when Trump’s Taj Mahal in Atlantic City welcomed the UFC at a time when the promotion was struggling for acceptance."
"White’s affection for Trump has been undying ever since, with White speaking on his behalf at the 2016 Republican National Convention and Trump attending several UFC events during and after his presidency."
Chants of "We want Trump!" and "F*** Joe Biden!" could be heard throughout the night. The quips were so loud, viewers could even hear the audience during the live stream.
NOW — As the #UFC302 crowd welcomes President @realDonaldTrump, they yell, "F*** @JoeBiden!"
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) June 2, 2024
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You can hear the "we want Trump" chant on the TV feed. America is ready to send Joe Biden packing on November 5. pic.twitter.com/wnL2BZZA98
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) June 2, 2024
Trump's son, Eric, and his wife, Lara, new co-chair of the Republican National Committee, were also in attendance. The RNC is expected to hold their convention on July 15 through July 18, 2024, just days after Trump's proposed sentencing date of July 11.
NOW — A fan at #UFC302 holds a @realDonaldTrump 2024 sign:
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) June 2, 2024
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President Trump with @AlexPereiraUFC at #UFC302 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oTpHAWNlgf
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) June 2, 2024
There is a new movement underway to push the RNC Convention to July 4, instead of July 15, in order to guarantee Trump's attendance.
Jeremy Herrell of LFATV is leading the charge:
BREAKING 🚨 There is a growing movement to push for @RNCResearch @GOP to move the convention to July 4, 2024 to guarantee President @realDonaldTrump attendance. RT and spread the word! @LFATVUS
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) June 1, 2024
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Sean Strickland, and avid Trump supporter, shared a photo with the President after his win:
.@SStricklandMMA with the BIG W—and a📸with @realDonaldTrump at #UFC302… pic.twitter.com/kWMVFxrMHk
— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) June 2, 2024
Before the photo, Strickland said, "President Trump, you're the man. It's an absolute travesty what they are doing to you."
Sean Strickland Shouts out @realDonaldTrump in Post-Victory Speech: ‘President Trump, You’re the Man’ pic.twitter.com/A072gYYWej
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) June 3, 2024
