Donald Trump recently made headlines at UFC 302, where he told former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov that he will put an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This event took place on Saturday, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where Trump received a standing ovation as he entered alongside UFC CEO Dana White.
This appearance came shortly after President Joe Biden urged Hamas to accept a new peace deal offered by Israel to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for peace. Trump, having just been convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records, made his first public appearance since the trial, showcasing his resilience and determination to remain in the political spotlight.
In a video, he was captured speaking with Nurmagomedov. The former champion appeared to express hope for peace in Palestine, to which Trump responded confidently, “We will stop it. I will stop the war.” In the background, the fighter who lost the fight is giving an interview, which means that as Nurmagomedov was leaving with his fighter (who had just won), he must have run over to speak with Trump.
Khabib: I know you will stop the war in Palestine.
Donald Trump: We will stop it. I will stop the war. pic.twitter.com/Ve7eshXF1B
— Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) June 2, 2024
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 35,000 deaths in Gaza (says the media) and at least 1,000 in Israel. President Biden proposed a three-phase plan for peace, including a ceasefire and the release of hostages, aiming to rebuild Gaza. Hamas had responded positively to Biden’s proposals, indicating a willingness to engage constructively.
While Trump watched the MMA event, which featured Dustin Poirier’s fifth-round submission defeat against Islam Makhachev, he also launched his new TikTok account. This move is particularly noteworthy given his previous attempts to ban the app due to its Chinese ownership. Despite this, Trump has quickly gained 3.4 million followers since posting his first video from the UFC event, where Dana White announced the launch of his TikTok channel.
In the 13-second video, Trump can be seen entering the arena, waving to fans, shaking hands, and taking selfies with the audience. He ended the video by asking, “That was a good walk on, right?” and captioned it with, “Launching my TikTok at UFC 302.”
Donald Trump really got a standing ovation at UFC 302 💀 pic.twitter.com/mBkWB2E5Iz
— BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@YayAreaNews) June 2, 2024
As Trump gears up for the 2024 presidential elections, his presence at UFC 302 and his swift adaptation to social media platforms like TikTok highlight his continuous influence and ability to engage with a broad audience.
Folks, Democrats have no idea what to even say about this.