US President Donald Trump stole the spotlight at UFC 316 in Newark with a dramatic entrance alongside UFC President Dana White. The event briefly paused his public feud with Elon Musk, as Trump took his cageside seat with family and political allies. Fans cheered wildly while netizens praised the moment—or questioned its timing, as 2,000 National Guard troops were being deployed in Los Angeles. With celebrity handshakes and viral moments, Trump once again used sport to make a political impression.