Dana White shocked the crowd by giving a speech after essentially commanding the microphone during Donald Trump’s victory speech.
As Trump invited the UFC boss on stage to speak, many criticized the way he went about his business — though some called for the UFC boss to become the new combative White House press secretary.
White, 55, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, delivered an energetic speech Tuesday night as he joined his family on stage to celebrate.
“This is what happens when the machine comes after you, what you’ve seen over the years, this is what it looks like,” White said, referring to the hostile coverage Trump’s campaign has received from the mainstream media and the Democrats. .
He also took the opportunity to call out several YouTubers and podcast stars.
‘I just want to thank a few people. I would like to thank the Nelk Boys, Adin Ross, Theo Von, Bussin’ With The Boys and last but not least the mighty and mighty Joe Rogan.”
Some critics found White’s speech inappropriate for such a historic moment, but others noted that the $500 million fighting magnate would be perfect in a senior role in the new Trump administration.
Dana White raised eyebrows with a bizarre and brash speech at Donald Trump’s presidential acceptance rally
White was welcomed to the stage Tuesday with a raucous reception.
“No one deserves this more than him,” White opened, pointing to Trump. ‘And no one deserves this more than their family.
“This is what happens when the machine comes after you, what you’ve seen over the years, this is what it looks like.
‘I couldn’t stop him, he keeps moving forward. He doesn’t give up, he is the most resilient and hardworking man I have ever met in my life, his family is made up of incredible people, this is karma ladies and gentlemen, he deserves this. They deserve it as a family.”
White then directed his speech at several YouTubers and social media influencers who supported Trump during his run, a move that drew online backlash.
“Dana White called out Adin Ross and the Nelk Boys during Trump’s victory speech, we are so done with this as a nation,” said an expert on X.
Another said, “If you ever need a single frame to explain the mess that is America… Dana White is on stage.”
White made the comments as he joined the Trump family on stage at the victory rally
It came after Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning as he sealed an extraordinary political comeback.
“We made history tonight for a reason, and the reason is that we overcame obstacles that no one thought possible,” he said. “And it is now clear that we have achieved the most incredible political result.”
Trump was joined on stage by family – including daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner who were absent from the campaign – aides and political supporters.
He thanked his supporters and promised a golden age for the nation.
Inviting his running mate to the microphone, Senator JD Vance said the result marked a remarkable turnaround in political fortunes.
“I thank you for the trust you placed in me,” he said, “and I believe we have just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America.”