Trump Gets Hero’s Welcome At NYC UFC Event

President-elect Donald Trump returned to Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 309 fight, receiving roaring applause from the crowd.

Just over a week after Trump won both the Electoral College and popular vote against Vice President Kamala Harris, the former president made a grand entrance at the New York City event. Accompanied by UFC CEO Dana White, Trump was closely followed by some of his Cabinet appointees, including billionaire Elon Musk, former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.

“The sound in this room — it is so loud,” announcer and podcast host Joe Rogan could be heard saying. “It’s always loud when he comes here, but not that he’s won, now that he’s president — oh my God.”

Trump was seen making his way through the stadium, waving and smiling at the cheering crowd before stopping by the announcer’s table to greet the three hosts, including Rogan. The former president greeted Rogan with a massive hug and handshake.

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The meeting between the two came after Rogan hosted Trump on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” just over a week before Election Day. During the nearly three-hour conversation, they discussed topics such as Trump’s experience during his first administration and the policies he plans to push through.