Joe Rogan tells Donald Trump to stick with the UFC after NBA Finals boos
Joe Rogan believes the UFC should be the only sport where US presidents make appearances from now on.Donald Trump is set to attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, coinciding with his birthday celebrations.AdvertisementThe Washington, D.C. event features a packed lineup, highlighted by Ilia Topuria’s title unification bout against Justin Gaethje. The card also includes Alex Pereira and Sean O’Malley, among others.With a VIP guest list tailored to the occasion, Trump is likely to receive a warm welcome on June 14. That hasn’t always been the case for him at other sporting events in different arenas.Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCThe upcoming UFC Freedom 250 won’t have the usual crowd, with the audience instead filled with celebrities, dignitaries and military personnel.AdvertisementThe guest list, capped at 4,300, was put together by President Trump and UFC president Dana White. Reports suggest that not everyone accepted the invitation, including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Adam Sandler.With a carefully chosen group of attendees, there’s little chance of a repeat of the negative reaction Trump received during the national anthem before the New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs game at Madison Square Garden.Reacting to that moment, Joe Rogan said that Trump should stick to attending UFC events instead.Advertisement“People were so upset that Trump was going to go to the NBA because if he’s there then they have all these crazy security protocols, it makes the traffic even worse,” said Rogan on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode 2178.“He should stick to the UFC. They are gonna boo him everywhere else.”The president made history as the first sitting US leader to attend an NBA Finals game, being in attendance for the Knicks’ 111-115 loss against San Antonio. But compared to NBA games, he rarely misses a major card, often appearing for main events held in New York City or Newark.AdvertisementRead more:
