Donald Trump received an enthusiastic reception as he celebrated his election victory at UFC 309 in New York’s Madison Square Garden, joined by Elon Musk and key members of his incoming administration.
Entering the arena to loud cheers and music, Trump took his seat alongside UFC President Dana White and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. He was joined by notable cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Vivek Ramaswamy, who is set to co-lead Trump’s cost-cutting “Department of Government Efficiency” with Musk.
During the event, Trump warmly greeted podcaster and UFC announcer Joe Rogan, who had endorsed the president-elect after hosting him on his show before the election. Fans erupted into chants of “USA” as Trump made his way to the octagon, waving to the crowd.
The UFC also celebrated Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris with a tribute video, prompting the president-elect to soak in the applause and briefly dance to the music, further energizing the crowd.