Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Trump Returns to UFC Arena: High-Fives, Politics, and a Tense Feud with Musk!

President Donald Trump (C) and UFC CEO Dana White (L) attend UFC 316, headlined by a rematch between Georgian mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley

BOMBSHELL! Donald Trump's Explosive Feud with Elon Musk EXPOSED

The world of politics and sports just got a whole lot juicier, folks! The latest twist in the never-ending saga between former President Donald Trump and his billionaire pal-turned-nemesis, Elon Musk, has left us all gasping for air. And just when you thought it was over, Trump dropped another bombshell that's got everyone talking!

UFC 316: Trump Takes Center Stage

Mike Tyson is seen behind Donald Trump, who was showered with applause at UFC 316

But first, let's get to the good stuff! President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at UFC 316 in Newark on Saturday night, where he was hailed as the guest of honor by none other than Dana White, the UFC's President and CEO. The crowd went wild as Trump strolled into the Prudential Center with White, shaking hands with fans and fighters alike.

But what really caught our attention was Trump's enthusiastic fist bump with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. These two are definitely BFFs! And when Kevin Holland won his submission victory against Vicente Luque, Trump got a high-five from the happy fighter – proving that even in the world of combat sports, there's room for a little politics!

The Rift Between Trump and Musk

President Donald Trump bumps fists with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at UFC 316

But we're not here to talk about the fights (although, let's be real, they were EPIC!). We want to dish about the drama between Trump and Musk. It all started when Trump accused his former ally of bankrolling Democratic candidates – a move that would "have very serious consequences," according to the President.

"A Very Bad Thing"

Musk, worth a whopping $330 billion, had been a major contributor to Trump's presidential campaign, shelling out at least $250 million in support. But it seems their relationship has turned sour, and Trump's not afraid to speak his mind. "I think it's a very bad thing," he said, accusing Musk of being "disrespectful to the office of the president."

US President Donald Trump (L) and Ivanka Trump attend a UFC 316 event in Newark

The Epstein Connection

But what really got our attention was when Musk suggested in a since-deleted post that Trump had been named in the government files involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ouch! Trump shot back, saying it's all just "old news" and that even Epstein's lawyer said he had nothing to do with it.

A Fallout Like No Other

Sean O'Malley arrives prior to his fight during the UFC 316 event at Prudential Center on Saturday

The two billionaires have been trading barbs on social media for days, but it seems their friendship has taken a hit for good. Trump even went so far as to say he'd assumed their relationship was over – and he wasn't looking back! "I'm too busy doing other things," he quipped. "I won an election in a landslide. I gave him a lot of breaks, long before this happened."

The Aftermath

So what does it all mean? Well, for one thing, Trump's relationship with his biggest donor has changed considerably since their falling out. And as for Musk, he's already said he'd be cutting back on spending on political campaigns ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Trump got a high five from Kevin Holland after his submission victory against Vicente Luque

But here's the juiciest part: according to sources close to The Scholarly Note, this feud might just signal the end of an era in politics – and we can't wait to see what's next!

A New Alliance?

Speaking of alliances, Trump has been friends with UFC President Dana White for years. In fact, White has spoken at the last three Republican National Conventions on behalf of Trump! So, could this mean that White might just be tapped by the former President for a bigger role in the White House?

Trump last attended a UFC event in April in Miami alongside billionaire Elon Musk , but the President’s relationship with his biggest donor has changed considerably since then

"Cage-Match Politics"

As one observer noted, "Donald Trump is one of my very good friends," White said through a spokesperson. "He did a great job in his last term as president, and I know he will do an even better job the next four years." Sounds like White might just be positioning himself for a bigger role – but we'll have to wait and see!

So there you have it, folks! The drama between Trump and Musk has officially reached new heights. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story – and don't forget to follow us at The Scholarly Note for all the latest news and gossip!

Donald Trump and Elon Musk pose for a photo during the UFC 309 in November

White, Trump, singer Kid Rock and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pose for a photo as they attend UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, on November 16

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