Donald Trump praised his close friend Dana White and explained why there is “no one” like the UFC boss.
Trump has been good friends with White, CEO and president of the world-famous MMA promotion, for more than 20 years after hosting two UFC events at his now-defunct Atlantic City casino in the early 2000s.
Over the past two decades, White has repaid the American magnate by remaining loyal to him throughout his various political campaigns, even speaking at several Republican National Conventions to endorse him for president of the United States.
And during an appearance at Bussin’ With The Boys PodcastTrump spoke openly about his friendship with the combat sports executive, insisting that there is no one who can do what he does in the UFC.
“There’s no one like him,” he said of White. ‘You always say everyone is replaceable, (but) I don’t think anyone can do what he does.
Donald Trump praised Dana White and explained why there is “no one” like him
‘It has built billions of dollars of value. There’s no one like this guy.
‘He’s just a fantastic person and very loyal. I’ve known him for a long time and he’s never changed, he’s just an amazing guy and he really understands that business.’
When White took over in 2001, the UFC was on the brink of bankruptcy eight years after the company was founded. Under his leadership, it has become one of the most successful sports companies in the world with an estimated value of more than $12 billion.
Trump is convinced his friend could even venture outside of combat sports if he so chooses.
“I think he could probably do a little more,” he continued of White before adding, “although his enthusiasm is so… I mean, he goes to a fight and it’s like the first fight he’s ever been to.” He is very excited.
With a month until the presidential election, White increased his support for Trump by taking aim at rival Kamala Harris last week.
The head of MMA launched a scathing attack on Harris after his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbertsaying his potential presidency should “scare the shit out of” people.
Trump has been good friends with the UFC CEO and president for more than two decades.
The former president of the United States gushed about White during the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast.
He described his close friend as irreplaceable to the world-famous MMA promotion.
Sharing a clip of the Democratic leader giving a rambling response to Colbert when asked what she would change if she wins next month’s election, White wrote: “I don’t like posting a lot of political content, but this clip should scare us.” ALL
‘She is the sitting vice president and she is running for president of the United States. She is unable to write a sentence without a teleprompter and even she seems to know that she is in way over her head.
‘This election is very important and this, along with the many other clips of her trying to answer questions, should SCARE YOU VERY MUCH!!!’
White isn’t the only sports figure to support Trump lately.
Last week, controversial Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker revealed that he will be voting Republican in next month’s election, as will former racing driver Danica Patrick.