MIAMI – President Donald Trump remarked early Sunday that the crowd’s “legendary” response to his presence at UFC 314 in Miami this weekend reflects the administration’s achievements.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump shared his thoughts on the enthusiastic chants of “U-S-A” from the audience as he, along with several cabinet members, arrived at the Kaseya Center.
U.S. President Donald Trump gets ready to view the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
“Somewhat legendary,” Trump stated. “It was legendary. It’s an incredible honor to receive that kind of welcome, as it indicates we’re doing a good job. If we weren’t, the response would be very different.”
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Trump occupied a seat next to the octagon along with UFC CEO Dana White and other administration members, including DOGE policy advisor Elon Musk, FBI Director Kash Patel, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulates Dominick Reyes after his knockout victory during the UFC 314 event at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Also present was the president’s granddaughter, Kai Trump.
Fox News Digital’s Paulina Dedaj spoke with Kai on Air Force One following the event and asked for her impressions of the crowd’s enthusiastic welcome.
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“It was really cool, really cool,” she said with a grin. “I thought it was awesome. This was my second UFC fight, and I had a great time.”
The president described Saturday night’s fighters as “modern-day warriors,” noting that he had discussions with each of them after their matches.
“I thought it was fantastic. They were all amazing. Have you ever experienced that? Have you ever witnessed anything like it? Those are tough individuals,” he commented. “Every one of them approached me afterward and were fantastic. I mean, they’re all warriors – modern-day warriors.”
US President Donald Trump (C) answers questions from reporters while his granddaughter Kai Madison Trump observes on board Air Force One as it travels from Miami to Palm Beach on April 13, 2025, after witnessing the featherweight match between Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski and Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes (R) during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Trump also took a jab at his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
“I’m always available, unlike Biden. Do you think Biden would agree to an interview at two in the morning? He wouldn’t even do one at nine in the morning.”
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