Donald Trump, the UFC, and the Epstein Files were mentioned at the recent ESPY Awards. Comedian Shane Gillis set the tone for the 2025 ESPY Awards last night with an opening monologue that drew widespread attention for its inclusion of references to the UFC, former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Jeffrey Epstein.
Shane Gillis at the ESPYs
Shane Gillis launched into the monologue, addressing Donald Trump’s visible presence at various sporting events in recent years, joking that Trump “wanted to organize a UFC match on the White House lawn.” The comedian then connected this to former Vice President Mike Pence by recalling the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot.