US President-elect Donald Trump in attendance at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden

President-elect walked into Madison Square Garden alongside UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk and Kid Rock for on Saturday. Trump received a warm welcome from the crowd before the start of the main card action. Trump is no stranger to the mixed material arts scene having attended multiple events in the past, .

White is a friend of Trump. on the stage on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention. White had been asked on Friday during a press conference with reporters whether Trump would be in attendance for the event.



White left the door open, but wouldn’t confirm whether the former president would arrive. POTUS taking to his seat in MSG 🇺🇸 🗽 — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope).