Dana White says UFC fans shouldn’t abandon the sport if they don’t like Trump: ‘We can all still just get along’

TKO Group — UFC’s parent company — is expecting to lose approximately $30 million on its upcoming White House South Lawn event

26 Feb, 16:47 — 26 Feb, 16:47

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Dana White, CEO of the UFC, has a well-documented personal and professional relationship with former President Donald Trump, often leading to perceptions of the sport's political alignment. His recent comments attempt to de-politicize fan loyalty amidst news that the UFC's parent company, TKO Group, is anticipating significant financial losses from an upcoming White House event, highlighting the complex interplay between sports, politics, and business.

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Dana WhiteCEO of UFC Donald TrumpFormer U.S. President UFCMixed martial arts promotion TKO GroupParent company of UFC White House South LawnVenue for upcoming UFC event

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First report: Yahoo · 26 Feb, 16:47|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

Yahoo26 Feb, 16:47First to report