Donald Trump returns to MSG weeks after controversial UFC 309 showdown with Dana White – reports

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Donald Trump will reportedly return to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, where he will take part in UFC 309 with Dana White – president of the mixed martial arts promotion.

Trump has attended several UFC events with White, who spoke at the president-elect’s victory celebration earlier this month at Mar-a-Lago. And this weekend, he’s expected to be ringside at UFC 309 at New York City’s MSG, according to New York Post.

It was there that Trump hosted a controversial rally just a few weeks ago, with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivering racist jokes inside the world-famous arena.

“I don’t know if you guys know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico,” said Hinchcliffe, whose set also included lewd and racist comments about Latinos , Jews and black people, all key constituencies in the election.

However, the episode was not enough to derail Trump’s presidential bid, and he may attend tonight’s event amid growing discontent with some of his Cabinet picks.

As Trump celebrated his victory, his close friend White was on hand to give a short speech.

“No one deserves this more than him, and no one deserves this more than his family does,” White, 55, said.

“This is what happens when the machine comes after you. This is karma, ladies and gentlemen. He deserves this. They deserve it as a family.”

UFC 309 is set to be headlined by Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic, a heavyweight title fight.

Jones, a former light-heavyweight champion, is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. At UFC 309, the American will defend the heavyweight belt against compatriot and ex-champion Miocic.

Additional reporting from AP.