President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to make a return to Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, where he will be attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. This visit to the iconic New York City arena holds significance as it allows Trump to bask in his recent election victory while his transition team works on finalizing Cabinet nominees and shaping his incoming administration.
Trump's longstanding friendship with Dana White, the President of UFC, is notable as White has been a vocal supporter of the president-elect. White's appearances at the Republican National Convention in 2016 and this year in Milwaukee underscore his backing of Trump's campaign efforts to engage young male voters, including those from Black and Latino communities.
White's presence at Trump's victory celebration in Palm Beach, Florida, further highlights their close relationship, with Trump expressing his willingness to assist White in securing venues for UFC events early in the organization's history.
Trump's previous visit to Madison Square Garden for a campaign rally in late October was marked by controversy when a comedian made a disparaging remark about Puerto Rico. Despite initial concerns about potential backlash, Trump's strong showing among Latino men in national exit polls, including in critical states like Pennsylvania, ultimately contributed to his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
