UFC president Dana White has defended Donald Trump against accusations of racism during an interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour, citing the former president's friendship with Michael Jackson as evidence of his character.
White's Defense of Trump
White told interviewer David Remnick that Trump had Michael Jackson around his children, arguing this proves he is not racist. 'I don't know if that's true, but I can tell you the president had a very good relationship with Michael Jackson and had Michael Jackson around his kids all the time,' White said. 'And you know, defended him when that stuff was going down. So to call the guy a racist is crazy. He's not a racist.'
Remnick challenged White's example by pointing out Michael Jackson's history of child abuse allegations, but White dismissed the relevance, maintaining that Trump's personal relationship with Jackson demonstrates his lack of racial prejudice.
Response to Trump's Truth Social Post
White also addressed a controversial Truth Social post by Trump depicting Barack Obama, stating he had not seen it but reiterated his belief that Trump is not racist or fascist. 'I don't know about the Obama thing, to speak on that,' White added. 'I've never seen it. I didn't know that. But I can tell you this: He's not a racist. He's not a fascist. He loves this country. And if you're an American – race, religion, whatever it is – President Trump is on your team. That I guarantee you.'
The interview has sparked debate, with critics arguing that White's defense overlooks Trump's history of controversial statements and policies regarding race. Supporters, however, point to Trump's relationships with African American figures like Jackson as evidence of his inclusivity.
