Ultimate Fighters
Donald Trump, Dana White and UFC's Road to the White House
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Ultimate Fighters
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Lavie Margolin
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Two unbreakable fighters. One unbreakable bond. A road that led straight to the White House.
In the shadows of mainstream headlines, a powerful alliance has shaped American culture and politics for decades. Donald Trump—real estate tycoon, reality TV star, twice-elected President—found a kindred spirit in Dana White, the man who rescued the Ultimate Fighting Championship from near-collapse and built it into a global empire. Their friendship began in 2001 when Trump offered his Atlantic City casino as a lifeline for the fledgling UFC, hosting events no one else would touch.
What followed was a saga of mutual loyalty and shared triumphs: White's steadfast support through Trump's campaigns and controversies, Trump's ringside presence electrifying crowds at UFC events, and the raw energy of the Octagon fueling a political movement. From early casino nights to White House visits, Republican National Convention endorsements, and landmark moments tying mixed martial arts to American power, this is the untold story.
“I don’t want anything from him... other than his friendship.”
—Dana White, Rolling Stone, January 2025
Ultimate Fighters is the definitive account—drawing on deep research and the author's unique lens on sports-entertainment-political crossovers. In an era of spectacle and resilience, Trump and White proved that true fighters win far beyond the cage.
If you think you know the full story of Donald Trump and the UFC—you haven't read this book.