Sun Nov 17 05:50:08 UTC 2024: ## Trump Makes Triumphant Return to NYC, Attends UFC Event with Musk and High-Profile Entourage

**NEW YORK, November 17, 2024** — President-elect Donald Trump enjoyed a boisterous return to Madison Square Garden Saturday night, attending a UFC pay-per-view event alongside a star-studded entourage that included Tesla CEO Elon Musk and UFC President Dana White. The event, which featured the main event fight between Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones, saw Trump receive a roaring standing ovation as he arrived.

Trump, accompanied by Musk (named to head a new Department of Government Efficiency), House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Robert Kennedy Jr. (Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services), was clearly enjoying the spectacle. He pumped his fists to the music, briefly danced to the Village People’s “YMCA,” and posed for numerous photos with his companions and fans. The President-elect even exchanged pleasantries with country singer Jelly Roll and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, with whom he conducted a lengthy podcast interview during the final stages of his campaign.

The crowd, many wearing Trump hats and waving Trump flags, chanted “USA! USA!” throughout the event. The UFC broadcast team described the atmosphere as “festive,” highlighting Trump’s presence as a key element of the evening.

The appearance comes as Trump has been spending time at Mar-a-Lago since his election victory, with the exception of a brief trip to Washington to meet with President Biden. His presence at the UFC event underscores his continued strong ties with UFC President Dana White, a relationship spanning over two decades. The event also served as a showcase of Trump’s post-election strategy, highlighting his close relationships with influential figures and leveraging his popularity within specific voter demographics. The atmosphere further reinforced Trump’s campaign strategy emphasizing hypermasculine themes to appeal to male voters.

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