Donald Trump, Dana White, and Paramount are involved in UFC media rights deals and commentary on the contests.
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Updated May 28
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Donald Trump, Dana White, and Paramount are involved in UFC media rights deals and commentary on the contests.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Paramount Skydance secured an exclusive media rights deal with CBS, which will simulcast select Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.Sub-event
- John McCain criticized Donald Trump's business projects, which are linked to Dana White's professional mixed martial arts league, calling them 'human cockfighting.'Sub-event
Trump commented on UFC contests while the UFC signed a media rights deal with Paramount.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Dana White
American businessman and president of UFC (born 1969)
- Donald Trump hosted a UFC event for his birthday, using the occasion to comment on vulgarity and defend institutions facing government funding cuts.
- Josh Hokit faced backlash from Dana White and Melanie Stansbury after making critical comments about Michelle Obama regarding her status as a public figure.
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Paramount
American record label 1917-1932
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