Donald Trump Walks Out to ‘Electric’ UFC 316 Crowd Amidst Elon Musk Beef

Donald Trump gets a huge cheer as he makes his walkout at the UFC 316 event in New Jersey, headlined by Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili.

Donald Trump Walks Out to ‘Electric’ UFC 316 Crowd Amidst Elon Musk Beef

Donald Trump makes his walkout at UFC 316 (via X)

UFC 316 took place this Saturday at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and the hype around it was huge. In addition, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, made a surprise visit, which made the fans go wild. It was the second time Trump visited a UFC event this year, and this time, he did not accompany Elon Musk.

UFC 316 featured some of the biggest and most anticipated fights recently, headlined by a massive bantamweight title showdown. The main event was between contender Sean O’Malley and reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili, both looking to make a statement. Before the fight, O’Malley mentioned Trump might attend, but wasn’t sure until cheers erupted during Trump’s walk with Dana White.

Last time Trump visited a UFC event, it was UFC 314 in Miami, headlined by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s title defense. During that appearance, Trump arrived with his full cabinet and was accompanied by Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk. This time, however, Trump came without Musk due to their ongoing public fallout over disagreements on Trump’s newly introduced policies.

Trump and Musk were once considered extremely close due to their collaboration ahead of the election and mutual public endorsements. However, that alliance has not aged well, especially after their recent disagreements and clashing views on major national policy issues. Following their fallout, Trump blasted Musk as disloyal and accused him of failing to support his administration’s business initiatives.

Their heated exchange attracted massive online attention, signaling a deep rift between two globally influential and highly controversial public personalities. After their fallout, many of Trump’s loyal followers who once admired Elon Musk have now completely turned their backs on him. Despite the drama, Trump appeared confident during UFC 316 and walked into the arena without facing any criticism or backlash.

Fight fans react to Donald Trump’s UFC 316 visit

Donald Trump always receives an incredible response whenever he appears at a UFC event, with fans erupting in loud cheers and applause. His presence energizes the crowd, showing his strong connection with the UFC fanbase, which largely shares his values and political views.

Donald Trump and Dana White's relationship
Donald Trump and Dana White’s relationship (via Imago)

The passionate reactions at these events prove his popularity remains strong among fight fans who appreciate his boldness and leadership style. Many top UFC fighters admire Trump and often approach him during events just to shake hands or take pictures together proudly. Nevertheless, here are some notable fan and fighter reactions from Trump’s latest high-energy appearance at the electrifying UFC 316 event.

Donald Trump and Dana White share a strong relationship built over years of mutual respect, loyalty, and personal admiration within combat sports. The POTUS supported UFC in its struggling early years by hosting events at his venues when others wouldn’t. Dana White never forgot that loyalty, and publicly endorsed Trump by calling him a great friend who always backed the UFC.

White actively participated in Trump’s campaign by delivering passionate speeches supporting his policies and vision for America. However, he always made it clear he did not want to join Trump’s administration or hold a political position. White preferred to focus on growing the UFC while publicly backing Trump’s leadership. This balance allowed him to maintain influence without direct political involvement.

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