Trump presidency 'positive for the world,' UFC president Dana White says

‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts react to President-elect Donald Trump’s appearance at the UFC fight in Madison Square Garden. 

UFC president Dana White was seated right next to his pal President-elect Trump on Saturday night at UFC 309, which took place in Madison Square Garden.

The New York City crowd roared for Trump as he walked into the building. He was joined by White, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson. R-La., and music recording artists Jelly Roll and Kid Rock.

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President-elect Trump waves at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York, with Kid Rock, Dana White and Elon Musk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Several fighters also paid their respects to Trump as he sat cage-side. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was among them. Jones did Trump’s celebration dance and then handed the belt to the president-elect.

"I think it’s positive for the world to be honest with you," White said when asked if a Trump presidency is positive for the UFC as a business, via MMA Fighting. "No matter what side of the fence you sit on politically, you cannot deny there’s almost like this weight that’s been lifted off the country right now and this sigh of relief. 

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President-elect Trump arrives at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York, followed by Dana White. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

"Things are already getting better. He’s not even in there yet."

White added that he’s seen a vibe shift even in New York and contrasted Saturday night with what he’s felt in the past.

"Like I said earlier, I can feel the