Joe Rogan Loses It Over Trump’s Response To Possible Terrorist Attack At White House UFC Fight
Key Points:
- Joe Rogan humorously recounted President Trump's casual response to concerns about potential terrorist attacks during the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, where Trump said, "We gotta go somehow."
- MMA trainer Trevor Wittman and UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje expressed nervousness about possible drone strikes at the event amid tensions with Iran, with Gaethje joking about the legendary nature of being taken out mid-fight.
- Rogan praised the White House UFC event as one of the greatest sporting events ever, calling it "******* phenomenal" and expressing gratitude for witnessing it live.
- The event faced protests nationwide for being the first private, for-profit sporting event on White House grounds, with critics highlighting Trump's financial ties to the UFC's parent company and ongoing conflict with Iran.
- Controversy also arose when UFC fighter Josh Hokit made a false and offensive claim about former first lady Michelle Obama during a post-match interview on the White House lawn.