Trump ’embodies what it means to be an American,’ says UFC’s Dana White

UFC President Dana White spoke glowingly about the president-elect Triumph Sunday night in Washington, just hours before his inauguration.

White spoke to fans at Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Georgetown Hoyas, about Trump winning the election through every adversity a presidential candidate can face.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Dana White speaks before President-elect Trump arrives at a rally ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

“The people have spoken loud and clear. America wants President Trump back in the White House. Think about this: winning this election after everything that has happened in recent years is an amazing achievement and an incredible comeback story “, said.

“Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here. All the powerful forces that tried to bring him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins. It’s absolutely crazy what this man has been through. And only President Trump could have overcome all those obstacles, all the attacks and still come out the winner.

In the end, it all comes down to Trump being a “winner,” White said.

UFC STAR COLBY COVINGTON SAID HE LOST THE FIGHT BECAUSE HE WAS ‘CAMPAIGNING FOR TRUMP’

President-elect Trump attends a rally the day before he is inaugurated for a second term in Washington on January 19, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

“But you know what? That’s what it is. This guy is a winner. And I say it all the time. He’s the toughest, most resilient person I’ve ever met and nothing was going to stop him from fighting like that.” difficult for the country he loves.

“He embodies what it means to be an American. We are the toughest, most resilient people on Earth and nothing can stop us when we come together.”

White and Trump have deepened their relationship over the years. Trump was one of White’s biggest supporters in the early years of the UFC. In turn, White has supported Trump’s presidential bids.

UFC CEO Dana White speaks with President-elect Trump ringside during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16, 2024. (Images by Brad Penner-Imagn)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

This time, White spoke at the Republican National Convention and at the rally that took place at Madison Square Garden days before the election.

Follow Fox News Digital sports coverage in X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.