UFC President Dana White sparked social media frenzy from his prominent position at Donald Trump’s second inauguration today, where he was seated directly behind former presidents in the Capitol Building.
The 55-year-old MMA boss took pride of place in the row behind Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the indoor ceremony.
White’s position of honour, specifically behind former president Bush and his wife Laura, raised eyebrows among onlookers.
The seating arrangement drew particular attention as Obama, who arrived without wife Michelle after she opted to skip the inauguration, greeted the Bushes directly in front of White.
Dana White and Barack Obama attended Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration
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The UFC chief’s presence at the historic event highlighted his close relationship with the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States.
Social media users quickly seized upon White’s apparent reactions to Obama’s presence, with many claiming he gave the former president a “dirty look” and “side eye.”
“Dana White giving President Obama some side eye,” wrote one user on X, formerly Twitter, accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Another X user commented: “Dana White’s facial reactions to Hillary and Obama are hilarious lol.”
“It’s great watching Dana White give the stink eye to Clinton, Bush and Obama who are sitting right in front of him,” observed a third.
Some supporters particularly celebrated the seating arrangement, with one posting: “Seeing Dana White’s glare at Obama from right behind him is epic!”
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Others made light of White’s UFC background, with one user suggesting: “Dana White is ready to fight Barack Obama.”
White delivered a passionate speech at Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ at the Capital One Arena yesterday.
“He didn’t just win this election. He won it in dominant fashion with record numbers of Americans from all walks of life,” White declared to the crowd.
The UFC president highlighted Trump’s 312-226 electoral college victory over Kamala Harris and his achievement as the first Republican in 20 years to win the popular vote.
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Social media users swore Dana White was giving Barack Obama some ‘side eye’
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White portrayed Trump as resilient in the face of adversity, stating: “Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here, all the powerful forces that tried to take him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins.”
“He is the toughest, most resilient person that I have ever met,” White added. “And nothing was going to stop him from fighting so hard for the country he loves.”
White’s prominent role in Trump’s inauguration events extended beyond the ceremony itself.
The UFC president was photographed at Trump’s pre-inauguration black-tie festivities on Sunday evening, appearing alongside podcast host Joe Rogan.
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An image shared on White’s Instagram showed the trio in tuxedos at the formal affair.
Despite his high-profile involvement in Trump’s campaign and inauguration, White has dismissed speculation about taking a role in the new administration.”
Donald Trump is one of my very good friends,” White told Sports Business Journal through a spokesperson. “He did a great job in his last term as president, and I know he will do an even better job the next four years.”
He added firmly: “I have no personal political aspirations.”
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