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The history behind Trump's relationship with the UFC
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June 13, 2026
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1:45Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump’s relationship with the UFC spans more than two decades from hosting early events at his Atlantic City casinos to his close alliance with UFC President Dana White. Trump's embrace of mixed martial arts helped elevate the sport once condemned on Capitol Hill into a White House spectacle.
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