Dana White’s decision to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2020 was due to the success of their prior business relationship.
Speaking on The Pivot Podcast last week, the UFC president appeared to suggest that he campaigned for Trump because of their longstanding relationship, which began when the businessman hosted UFC 31 and 32 at the Trump Taj Mahal.
“This brand was so bad, venues didn’t even want us. Arenas didn’t want us,” White told The Pivot Podcast. “We had a hard time finding venues. Trump literally called us. He said ‘Come to my place, do the event here.