UFC CEO Dana White & UFC Fighters Respond To Trump Assassination Attempt

UFC CEO, Dana White and UFC fighters have spoken out regarding the assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump at Saturday’s Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

A man who was later identified as, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired several shots toward the stage during Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania killing one spectator and critically injuring two others, according to the Secret Service.

Mr. Trump was rushed off the stage with blood showing around his right ear. He was taken to a hospital, and the Secret Service said he was “safe.” The shooter was shot dead by members of the Secret Service.

On Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, the former President wrote, ” I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

UFC CEO Dana White, a close friend of Donald Trump has expressed his thoughts on his Instagram page by posting, "I’m on a plane right now flying to Italy and my phone has been blowing up with text messages from people informing me @realdonaldtrump was shot. I am absolutely SICK to my stomach and in complete shock. I still don’t know how bad it is or if he’s ok. But @mickmaynard2 just sent me this picture and I’m praying President Trump is 100% healthy. This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be. He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD ASS on this planet. I hope the weak coward that shot him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!!"

The statement was accompanied by a photo of the former President with his fist raised in the air just moments after being shot.

According to SI.com, Dana White will be appearing at the Republican National Convention on behalf of former president and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump Thursday at the Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, as part of a four-day ordeal from July 15-19.

UFC fighter, Conor McGregor also took to social media and posted on his X account, “A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States.”

McGregor’s post was followed by similar sentiments posted on social media by other UFC fighters and other sports figures.

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