Trump ripped for attending UFC fight amid LA riots, 'Don’t really think it’s the right time to have a boys night out’

Donald Trump made his grand entry to a massive standing ovation at the UFC championship fight in New Jersey.

Published on: Jun 8, 2025, 10:50:39 IST

By Sumanti Sen

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Donald Trump is being blasted on social media for attending the UFC championship fight in New Jersey amid the Los Angeles riots. Protests over federal immigration raids are overwhelming the streets of Los Angeles, with agentswearing riot gear using flash-banging grenades in an attempt to clear crowds. The federal government is also mobilizing the National Guard after accusing the LAPD of taking two hours to respond on Friday, June 6.

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 316 event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 8, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard (REUTERS)

Meanwhile, ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, June 7, President Trump made his grand entry to a massive standing ovation. He was accompanied by UFC President Dana White. On his way to his cageside seat, Trump was seen shaking hands with his supporters. He was also joined by his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, as well as his son Eric Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

‘I don’t really think it’s the right time to have a boys night out’

Trump’s decision to attend the event amid the riots did not sit well with several social media users. In the comment section of an X post showing Trump’s entry at the event, one user wrote, “TBH- I don’t really think it’s the right time to have a boys night out.” “Honestly, feels inappropriate. LA is in trouble & lives of police, FBI, citizens, etc. are on the line & it looks like an all nighter,” another wrote. Pne said, “Shows where his priorities are. He has to stoke his ego.”

“Trump goes to the UFC while the country riots,” one user shared on X. Another wrote, “Here’s Donald Trump making his way to his seat at UFC. Is this what you voted for America?”

Meanwhile, breaking his silence on the riots, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can’t do their jobs, which everyone knows they can’t, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.