UFC President Dana White addressed recent rumors President-elect Trump will make an appearance at Madison Square Garden for UFC 309 Saturday night, adding that his longtime friend is a “big fan” of the sport.
White, a longtime supporter of Trump who made several appearances for Trump’s campaign leading up to the election, was asked to confirm speculation Trump would make an appearance during an interview with TMZ Sports.
“Well, I think that anything is possible,” White said with a smile. “He’s a big fan. Who knows? He could pop in.”
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White added that it would be “huge” if the president-elect were to show up, noting he’s a favorite among the majority of the UFC fan base.
“When you think about fighter walkouts, whenever a fighter walks out to the [octagon], I mean, the two biggest that actually shake the arena are President Trump and Conor McGregor,” White said. “If he comes [Saturday] night, it will definitely be …