Dana White, the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), spoke out against the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and strongly condemned those who wished for his death.
During an appearance on the “Full Send” podcast, White expressed his disappointment with the reaction to the July 13 incident, where Trump was shot and injured during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. He reminded everyone that regardless of their political views, as Americans, they should be “pissed and disgusted” by the attempt on a former president’s life.
White went on to point out that people should remember that Trump is a human being and deserves to be treated with respect and empathy, regardless of their political affiliations. He also mentioned that all past presidents, including Democratic ones like Bill Clinton, have been victims of assassination attempts, and it is deeply disturbing to see anyone wishing for harm to come to them.
The UFC CEO specifically called out Tenacious D band member Kyle Gass, who caused controversy after saying “don’t miss Trump next time” during a concert in Australia. He also criticized Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, who fired a staffer for promoting violence against Trump.
White made it clear that regardless of personal opinions about Trump, it is unacceptable to wish for harm to come to anyone, especially a former president of the United States. He urged people to put aside their hate and remember that Trump is a human being with a family who loves this country.
“He’s a human being with a family, and he’s an American. He loves this country. As Americans and as human beings, it’s fucking disgusting,” White said.
The UFC CEO also expressed his disappointment with Vice President Kamala Harris, saying that while he has never met her, he does not believe she is fit to run the country. However, he emphasized that it is important to separate personal opinions and political disagreements from basic human decency.
'F***ing Disgusting': Dana White Rips People Who Wished Trump Was Assassinated pic.twitter.com/hQAQf9wNdT
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In conclusion, Dana White’s words serve as a powerful reminder that as Americans, we should all be united in denouncing any form of violence or harm towards political figures, regardless of our personal views. The attempted assassination of Trump is a reminder that no matter what our political differences may be, we are all members of the same country and should treat each other with respect and humanity. Let us not forget that at the end of the day, we are all human beings and should treat each other as such.