Donald Trump was joined by several members of his administration.
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump drew headlines on Saturday night not just for his presence at UFC 314 in Miami, but also for his spontaneous dance.
Arriving to thunderous applause and chants of “USA,” Trump entered the Kaseya Center alongside UFC President Dana White and his granddaughter Kai Trump. The packed crowd, many of whom wore red MAGA hats, stood to welcome him with cheers and handshakes, reported Associated Press.
The moment that turned heads came when Trump broke into a brief dance – a slow combination of air punches and a slight hip sway – reminiscent of his familiar rally moves, usually performed to the tune of “YMCA” by the Village People.
The featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes was the main event at UFC 314, but Trump’s entrance quickly became the night’s most shared highlight online.
Watch the video here:
Trump Dance at UFC 314 ???????? pic.twitter.com/Ud01BkHp8M
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) April 13, 2025
Trump was joined by several members of his administration and Republican allies, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and White House aides Steven Cheung and Taylor Budowich.
US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio and Senator Ted Cruz were also in attendance, according to the AP report. Also spotted in the audience was Elon Musk, attending the event with his son X.
UFC 314 here we come! ???????? pic.twitter.com/ZUlKA4TINl
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) April 12, 2025
“I’m so happy for you, sir!” @joerogan to President @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/7Je6Nav8aB
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) April 13, 2025
Jean Silva talks to President Trump after his win ???????? pic.twitter.com/gfMNnhonAc
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) April 13, 2025
The White House also posted on X (formerly Twitter), “President Trump Makes EPIC Entrance at UFC 314 in Miami. CROWD ERUPTS IN USA CHANT”
????????President Trump Makes EPIC Entrance at UFC 314 in Miami
????CROWD ERUPTS IN USA CHANT pic.twitter.com/xEFte8VEix
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 13, 2025
The video soon went viral, drawing varied reactions from users.
One of them wrote, “No one can match the vibe of Trump.”
No one can match vibe of Trump pic.twitter.com/qiVRlBXJ2a
— aestheticking????????????????????☠️ (@gan257552) April 13, 2025
Another commented, “Trump’s UFC 314 dance moves? You won’t believe it. He’s got the crowd cheering. More rhythm than expected. Miami’s energy? Off the charts. Even Dana White was impressed. Is this a future TikTok trend?”
Trump’s UFC 314 dance moves? You won’t believe it.
He’s got the crowd cheering ????????
More rhythm than expected
Miami’s energy? Off the charts
Even Dana White was impressed
Is this a future TikTok trend?
— Vilas sp (@vilas_sp7) April 13, 2025
“More iconic than the moonwalk,” read one comment, referring to Michael Jackson’s legendary dance move.
More iconic than the moonwalk ????????
— Paul A. Szypula ???????? (@Bubblebathgirl) April 13, 2025
A Trump supporter wrote, “All cheers, USA chants, & All Smiles!! I love this!!! President Trump is our USA fighter!!!! MAGA in the house!!!”
All cheers, USA chants, & All Smiles!!
I love this!!! President Trump is our USA fighter!!!!
MAGA in the house!!!
— @magirly9????????????☮️???????????????? (@Magirly9) April 13, 2025
The event marked Trump’s first UFC appearance since taking office in January 2025. A long-time enthusiast of combat sports, Trump has often attended major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500 and UFC matches.
In November 2024, he sat cage-side at a UFC title fight in New York following his 2024 election win. He was also recently seen at the LIV Golf tournament hosted at his Miami golf course.
