Dana White, president of the UFC, considers former President Trump one of the toughest individuals he has ever met, making him an ideal candidate for the next President of the United States.
White, who recently introduced Trump at the Republican National Convention, appeared on Fox News’ “Hannity” to discuss his endorsement of the GOP candidate, highlighting Trump’s toughness following an assassination attempt.
“America requires a strong leader, and the world needs a powerful America, and he’s that person,” White stated during his segment with the Fox News Channel host.
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UFC President Dana White shared his views on former President Trump being one of the toughest individuals he’s encountered. (Fox News Channel)
White praised Trump’s reaction to the shooting incident at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. “Every man thinks they’re somewhat tough until real tough situations arise. When they shot at him, his calm response was astonishing,” White said.
“He’s among the most resilient and strongest people on the planet, and contrary to popular belief, he’s truly one of the best individuals you’ll ever meet,” White affirmed.
Having maintained a close friendship with Trump for years, White recounted their conversation following the assassination attempt.
“After landing in Italy, I spoke to him after his hospital visit, and he was unfazed. He’s one of the toughest people I’ve ever known,” White mentioned, noting that for American leadership, “he is the right choice.”
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Donald Trump reacts as shots are fired during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Along with discussing Trump’s bravery, White touched on his new competition called “Power Slap.” This event features athletes engaging in slap battles aiming to knock out their opponents with powerful slaps.
The show “Behind The Slap” is available on Fox Nation, offering insight into the sport’s mechanics and the motivations for turning it into a formal competition.
White expressed great confidence in the sport’s future, believing it will surpass the UFC in popularity.
“Mark my words: this will eclipse the UFC. We’ve had just 18 months of this, and we’re already at 17 million followers and 8 billion social media views,” he stated. “We have more Instagram followers than any Major League Baseball team, every NHL team, and 30 of 32 NFL teams.”
“This is truly an unstoppable force,” White asserted, claiming it is “the most successful endeavor I’ve been involved in during such a brief period.”
You can currently watch “Behind The Slap” on Fox Nation.
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