Sun Nov 17 22:49:21 UTC 2024: ## Trump Makes Triumphant Return to Madison Square Garden at UFC Event

**New York, NY – November 17, 2024** – President-elect Donald Trump enjoyed a roaring reception at Madison Square Garden Saturday night, attending a UFC pay-per-view event alongside a star-studded entourage. The event saw Trump, accompanied by UFC President Dana White and Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Trump’s appointee to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency), receive a standing ovation as a video highlighting his election victory played.

The President-elect, visibly enjoying the atmosphere, pumped his fists, danced briefly to the Village People’s “YMCA,” and interacted with fans and celebrities including country singer Jelly Roll and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, who hosted Trump on his podcast during the campaign. Other notable attendees included House Speaker Mike Johnson and Robert Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for the Department of Health and Human Services. The crowd chanted “USA! USA!” throughout the event, which featured the main event of Stipe Miocic challenging Jon Jones for the heavyweight championship.

Trump’s presence at the UFC event, a sport he’s long been a fan of, underscores his continued embrace of hypermasculine themes, a strategy central to his campaign. His appearance, alongside his key supporters, further solidified his connection to a segment of the electorate. This outing follows a brief trip to Washington earlier in the week where he met with President Biden and addressed House Republicans. The President-elect has spent most of his time since the election at his Mar-a-Lago resort, hosting various events and galas. His long-standing friendship with Dana White was also on display, highlighted by their shared history and White’s enthusiastic support throughout Trump’s political career.

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