Trump was joined by UFC boss Dana White, pop star Kid Rock and boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Former US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 287 in Miami, Florida amid ongoing legal troubles. 76-year-old Trump is facing many allegations these days. 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York,
Trump entered the Kasia Center at the end of the Calvin Gastelum and Chris Katis fight on the preliminary card of UFC 287, much to the delight of the cheering crowd. Fans were already buzzing after the thrilling Gastelum and Curtis bout, and Trump’s arrival only added to the excitement. The crowd erupted in chants of “USA” as Trump made his way to his seat. The former President also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome by waving to the crowd and smiling.
Other VIP guests accompanying Trump at cageside included UFC boss Dana White, pop star Kid Rock and boxing legend Mike Tyson. Throughout the night, Trump received loud applause from fans and even stood to pump his fists in support of the raucous crowd. Trump also took time to pose for photos with members of the military, showing his support for the armed forces.
Amid ongoing legal issues, Trump was focused on the fights, watching UFC 287 closely through the night. Despite the controversy surrounding his appearance, the excitement and energy of the crowd lifted Trump’s spirits as he enjoyed the high-stakes fight in Miami.
The state of Florida has been predominantly Republican, with Democrats not holding either house of the legislature or the governorship since 1999.
Here’s a video shared by a user of Trump at the event:
Donald Trump is in #UFC287 tonight.
Here’s how the crowd reacted????:
– ALX ???????? (@alx) April 9, 2023
The ongoing investigation against Trump is looking into alleged “hush-money” payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.
The charges against Trump stem from allegations that he arranged hush-money payments to Daniels and McDougall in an attempt to prevent publication of alleged sexual encounters with them prior to the 2016 US election. Additionally, he is also under criminal investigation related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Washington and his mishandling of classified documents. There is also a separate criminal investigation in Georgia related to Trump’s efforts to reverse his defeat in that state.