Dana White delivers brutally honest speech after Donald Trump secures second term as U.S. president: "This is karma"

Dana White was present for Donald Trump's victory speech following his win in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. White, who stood by Trump's side, was asked to say a few words. Naturally, the UFC CEO, who has never shied away from public speaking, obliged.

The two men have a well-known friendship, and White has lent Trump his support throughout the years, even when the latter faced an intense wave of media scrutiny and criticism.

So, when speaking during Trump's victory speech, White described his friend's success as karmic in nature:

"Nobody deserves this more than him, and nobody deserves this more than his family does. This is what happens when the machine comes after you. What you've seen over the last several years, this is what it looks like. Couldn't stop him, he keeps going forward, he doesn't quit. He's the most resilient, hardworking man I've ever met in my life. His family are incredible people. This is karma, ladies and gentlemen. He deserves this."

Check out Dana White's praise of Donald Trump:

This isn't the first time that White has been on stage with Trump, as he has, on several occasions, introduced him at Republican National Conventions. Similarly, Trump has made various appearances at UFC events, where he is usually accompanied by White himself.

Trump also has a strong support base in the promotion, with several high-profile fighters like Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Kevin Holland, Sean Strickland, and Colby Covington all expressing their support for him.

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Dana White's friendship with Donald Trump

Dana White and Donald Trump have a long-standing friendship with a foundation of loyalty. Before its rise to mainstream popularity, the UFC and MMA as a whole were widely disregarded.

During this time, White struggled to find venues willing to host UFC events. The only one reportedly willing to was Trump.

This led to the formation of a strong friendship between the pair, and White repaid Trump's loyalty to him by never uttering a negative word about him. Moreover, their friendship appears to have grown over the years.