UFC President Dana White has long been a supporter of President Trump. White, who considers President Trump a close friend, has been loyal for decades. The UFC President credits President Trump with helping launch his MMA fighting league, as Trump's Atlantic City casinos often hosted early events.
But while Dana White has faced criticism for his support of President Trump, he believes - or, claims to know - that there are several supporters of the 47th President of the United States in the "shadows" that most people don't know about, including the sports world.
White said that people would be "shocked" if they knew which famous celebs and athletes were actually "closet supporters" of the president.
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"One hundred percent. A lot of them," White told Tomi Lahren on OutKick’s "Tomi Lahren is Fearless."
"Shocked. You’d be shocked. All closet fans of Trump."
ESPN NFL analyst calls out athletes who support President Trump
ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark, meanwhile, is calling out athletes who support President Trump, saying it's more divisive than supporting President Obama.
"Let’s be honest. Who you supported in 2008, 2012 is nowhere near as polarizing as who you support today," Clark said previously on his podcast.
"[Trump] has clearly picked a side, [and] standing next to him gives the impression that you have to. Which means you stand in direct opposition to the majority of your teammates."
Earlier this offseason, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faced backlash for introducing President Trump at a rally, including some criticism from one of his own teammates.
Dart and his teammates have since mended fences and are looking ahead to the 2026 NFL season.
