Staff Reports
Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) President Dana White appeared on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” to discuss the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. White, a close friend of Trump, expressed his shock and concern over the incident, emphasizing Trump’s resilience and toughness in the face of danger.
White commended Trump as the “ultimate American badass,” highlighting Trump’s reaction after the attempt on his life as a testament to his character. He criticized the lack of outrage from the media and politicians, pointing out the hypocrisy in their reactions compared to how they would respond if a similar incident had happened to a Democrat president.
"I was sleeping on the plane to Italy & my wife woke me up to tell me somebody had shot President Trump..
He's a very close friend of mine & I was trying to figure out what had happened..
Every American on earth should be horrified & disgusted by this" ~ @danawhite #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/DHC7n5zG1h
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 15, 2024
The hypocrisy of Biden and Co is infuriating. They are now calling for national unity saying they’re against political violence, wishing Trump well, and so on. Yet, they’ve spent the last 4 years doing everything they can to divide us for their political gain and power, trying to… pic.twitter.com/gSE77HrcOA
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) July 15, 2024
Despite the divisive political climate and dangerous rhetoric from Democratic politicians, White emphasized the need for unity and called for a decrease in hostile messaging towards political opponents. He praised Trump for his efforts to bring the nation together and heal the divide caused by polarizing political discourse.
In the wake of the assassination attempt, White’s comments reflect a sentiment shared by many Americans who value unity and respect for political leaders, regardless of party affiliation. As Trump continues to promote unity and healing, White’s words resonate with those who appreciate Trump’s resilience and commitment to bridging political divides.
