With all that has happened in 2025, its easy forget that Donald Trump became president this past January. Dana White had a lot to do with it and his profile is ascending in conservative circles.
The 2024 Presidential Election was won based upon the vote of young, white, male voters. This block was vital for Trump to carry multiple states. While White proclaims that he is not political, he supports Trump. White and the sect of “podcast bro culture” helped influence young, white, male voters to vote for Trump. If not for White, the voting block would have stayed at home.
An April 2024 NY Times article reported on the rising influence White has had on the Republican party. After the election, White attended Trump’s Inauguration in January. Also in attendance were the Paul Brothers and Conor McGregor. Many within the Republican Party saw White as rising start within American conservative politics. In my opinion, this is due to the content creator/social media influencer/podcast market that seemingly controls middle America.
Earlier this year, White was appointed to the Board of Directors of Meta. The election shows the influence that White has had in the sports and media industry, and he is moving into mainstream America. This fall, 60 Minutes ran a very favorable piece on White as the UFC moves to Paramount in January.
White’s profile has ascended this year. Not only is the UFC still on the rise (in terms of sponsorships and media deals), Zuffa Boxing looks to make inroads into the boxing industry in 2026. How much more can White do?
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