Donald

Trump makes UFC 249 appearance to push agenda to reopen

amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jason Owens

Yahoo Sports

May 9, 2020, 8:51 PM

Dana White and President Donald Trump have worked hand-in-hand in the rush to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

So it was no surprise to see Trump get some air time on ESPN during Saturday’s UFC 249 broadcast.

The event is being propped up as a beacon to those supporting the move to get back to business as medical experts warn that doing so too soon will lead to more illness, death and risk another setback to an already battered economy.

Trump: ‘We need sports’

Trump used the opportunity to deliver his message of re-opening, urging sports leagues to lead the way.

Trump on the #UFC broadcast pic.twitter.com/kmpPdSs8f7

— Jed I. Goodman (@jedigoodman) May 10, 2020

“We love it,” Trump said during an ad break amid the event’s preliminary matches. “We think it’s important. Get the sports leagues back. Let’s play.

“You do the social distancing and whatever else you have to do. But we need sports. We want our sports back. And congratulations to Dana White UFC.”

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