Trump makes appearance with Dana White for UFC 290

By Owen Girard

Published Jul. 10, 2023, 10:08 a.m. ET | Updated Jul. 10, 2023

Former President Donald Trump makes appearance at UFC 290, July 8, 2023. (Photo/ @TeamTrump)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FLV) – Former President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC President Dana White, to witness UFC 290 on Saturday.

A video posted to social media by Dan Scavino showed Trump making his appearance as he is lead to front row seating for the fight.

🔥HAPPENING NOW🔥@realDonaldTrump arrives with @DanaWhite at #UFC290 in Paradise, Nevada… pic.twitter.com/amM4WsXSLj
— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) July 9, 2023

Trump was seen talking and taking selfies with fellow attendees, including celebrity chef Guy Fieri and podcaster Joe Rogan.

One of the former president’s longest political allies, Roger Stone posted a picture of him, Trump, and Hollywood star Mel Gibson.

White has been a friend and supporter of Trump and his political career for decades. The president of the mixed martial art’s organization spoke at both the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Convention.

Trump attended the event after speaking on the campaign trail at a Las Vegas church earlier that day.