President-elect Donald Trump walked into Madison Square Garden alongside UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk and Kid Rock for UFC 309 on Saturday.
Trump received a warm welcome from the crowd before the start of the main card action.
Trump is no stranger to the mixed material arts scene having attended multiple events in the past, including UFC 302.
White is a friend of Trump. White introduced Trump on the stage on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
White had been asked on Friday during a press conference with reporters whether Trump would be in attendance for the event. White left the door open, but wouldn’t confirm whether the former president would arrive.
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