Dana White reveals private DM from Donald Trump, talks why he's running for president again at RNC introduction
Dana White recently spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee and introduced former POTUS Donald Trump on stage. White also opened up about receiving a private DM from Trump after he agreed to speak at the event and shared some intriguing details about their conversation.
It's no secret that Trump shares a close relationship with White and is regularly seen attending UFC events. On the flip side, the UFC CEO has always spoken highly of the former POTUS and has publically endorsed his political campaigns on several occasions. White has also spoken at Trump's campaign rallies in the past.
At the RNC event, White took the stage to introduce Trump. During his speech, the UFC CEO opened up about being requested to speak at the event and shared details of a private conversation he had with Trump after accepting the offer. Explaining why he supported the 78-year-old billionaire, White said:
"Two weeks ago, I got a call from President Trump, asking me if I'd be willing to speak tonight... Of course, I said yes. Then, after I accepted his offer, he sent me a text message and I want to read you a little piece of what President Trump wrote to me. 'Dana, I'm so honored that you will be doing the introduction at the RNC. Think of it as the biggest fight you ever had... I only wish you didn't have to interrupt your family trip, but I hope they understand. They love you, and they know how important this is."
White continued:
"He's fighting for the future of this country, and he's concerned about interrupting my family trip. That's the President Trump that I know. The man who truly cares about his people."
Dana White on why Donald Trump is running for president once again: "To save the American dream"
During his above-mentioned speech at the Republican National Convention, Dana White also shared his thoughts on why Donald Trump was running for president once again. Trump previously served as the POTUS from 2016 to 2020.
White explained how Trump's motivation to campaign for his second term as president was rooted in his love for America and how he "wants the best for the American people" across the board. In his speech (via @jedigoodman on X), White said:
"So what's at stake here? The answer is in President Trump's text, and I quote, 'The fight for our country'... I know why he's running for president again... I know President Trump is literally putting his life on the line for something bigger than himself... I know he wants what's best for the American people. All American people. I know he's running for president to save the American dream."