Tristan Tate asks Dana White to award Donald Trump the "UFC BMF belt"

Donald Trump has carried a reputation of being controversial at times but never received more unanimous support than on July 13 when a public attempt to take his life was missed by a matter of inches. As the bullet aimed at his head clipped his right ear at a public rally in Pennsylvania, Trump took cover on stage before rising back to his feet with the support of the Secret Service, bravely holding his fist in the air.

The gesture from the presidential candidate was captured by a nearby photographer with the image going viral on social media. Thousands of Americans and Trump supporters praised the 78-year-old for his brazen courage in the heat of the moment.

Tristan Tate took his admiration of Trump a step further, asking UFC CEO Dana White to recognize his close friend's act of valor in a moment of chaos. Tate suggested that the UFC present the former president with an honorary 'BMF' belt.

The UFC BMF title is currently held by Max Holloway, who took the novelty belt from Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 with an iconic knockout that will stand the test of time. Holloway became the third BMF champion in UFC history, following Gaethje and the inaugural winner, Jorge Masvidal.

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Dana White reacts to Donald Trump's assassination attempt

Dana White and Donald Trump have shared a close friendship for several years, as both men have continuously supported each other in their professional journeys. Trump, an avid UFC fan, often attends major events in person while White will reportedly introduce the presidential candidate at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Within the hour of the widely-reported assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, White shared his immediate reaction on Instagram. The UFC CEO was notified of the attack while on a plane and called the 78-year-old "the most resilient American bad a*** on the planet."

After Donald Trump recovered from the wounds he suffered from the gunshot that hit his ear, the 45th President of the United States confirmed that he would still attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee just two days after narrowly escaping death.

Though it has not been re-confirmed, White is still expected to introduce his longtime friend at the convention.