Trump at UFC - Wild Applause, Big Greetings, Fighter's Salute, and 'Controversy' Over a Missed Handshake
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President Donald Trump and several members of his administration were at UFC 314 in Miami on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center. 

Arriving with Dana White and his grandchildren, Trump made an entrance to the song “Taking Care of Business” amidst enthusiastic applause from the crowd, notably receiving what the New York Post described as a “hero’s welcome” with chants of “U.S.A!”

Accompanying Trump were notables such as Elon Musk and his son, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. along with his wife, Cheryl Hines.

During the event, a moment involving Trump’s interaction with Kennedy sparked some controversy as he seemingly missed shaking Hines’ hand, causing speculation of a snub which left Hines visibly surprised by the encounter.

Some, of course, wanted to make that into something, and the media was immediately on it.

But he did go back to her, so that ended that question. 

When Kennedy was sworn in in February, Trump greeted her warmly, including a hug and a kiss. So, the media trying to make something of it appeared to be reaching for something that wasn’t really there. 

Shaquille O’Neal came over to greet him during the event for a big handshake and also got a friendly clap on the back. 

He also had friendly greetings with Joe Rogan and Dave Portnoy. 

Trump even slipped in a little “Trump dance” to the cheers of the crowd and the amusement of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). 

Fighter Dominick Reyes acknowledged Trump after his knockout win over Nikita Krylov, even giving him the “golf swing” salute that Trump does. 

Little X was living his best life, cheering the win, waving his arms and program around. He really enjoys hanging out with the adults and getting to go to these things. He seems to have affection for Trump, as we saw during his jumping across the White House lawn with him. 
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