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In a striking revelation during Monday night’s “Uncensored” interview with Piers Morgan, UFC president Dana White disclosed his repeated attempts to convince Donald Trump to abandon politics following a harrowing assassination attempt last year.
White, 55, expressed his admiration for Trump’s remarkable composure during the Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally shooting incident last July. He described Trump’s response as exemplary, suggesting it represented the ideal reaction any man would hope to demonstrate in such a situation.
Following the assassination attempt, White immediately reached out to Trump, 78, imploring him to step away from his campaign. He recalled his passionate plea to the former president, questioning the necessity of continuing and encouraging him to consider alternative pursuits given his comfortable lifestyle.
🇺🇸DANA WHITE: I BEGGED TRUMP TO QUIT AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT—HIS RESPONSE? “YOU NEVER QUIT.”
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However, Trump’s unwavering faith played a crucial role in his decision to persist. White explained that Trump’s deep religious convictions led him to believe divine intervention had preserved his life specifically for the purpose of serving another presidential term.
Trump’s response to White’s suggestions was resolute: “I can’t quit. You don’t ever quit. You never quit.”
The UFC boss, who actively supported Trump’s campaign, expressed particular amazement at the former president’s resilience. He highlighted Trump’s remarkable decision to travel to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention the very next day after the shooting attempt, noting how such traumatic experiences typically result in severe psychological impacts, including PTSD, that often leave victims unable to leave their homes.
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White concluded his interview by emphasizing Trump’s exceptional mental fortitude, describing him as potentially the most psychologically resilient individual he has encountered throughout his life. He praised Trump’s extraordinary ability to maintain his composure and continue his campaign despite the life-threatening incident.