Donald Trump Loudly Booed At Madison Square Garden Ahead Of UFC 244

by Pablo MenaNovember 4, 2019, 11:42 amDaily Digest, News, News Feed, Trump News >

President Donald Trump was treated to loud boos on Saturday upon entering Madison Square Garden in New York ahead of a mixed martial arts fight.

Trump — who also received some cheers — was at the venue to watch the main card of UFC 244, which saw Jorge Masvidal beat Nate Diaz in three rounds.

President Trump getting massively booed as he entered the Garden for #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/ZwmSxlQ4uL

— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) November 3, 2019

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The boos mark the second time in a week that Trump receives a cold welcome at a public sporting event. On Oct. 27, fans at Nationals Park booed the president during Game five of the World Series and chanted “lock him up!”

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Several people also stood outside MSG on Saturday to protest Trump attending UFC 244.

Protesters gathered outside Madison Square Garden, where President Donald Trump was set to attend UFC 244.

More on tonight’s fight from @APgelston: https://t.co/3IUGBmxdeo pic.twitter.com/NS7C0ItJmJ

— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) November 3, 2019

In a tweet, Trump compared the vibe at MSG to one of his rallies, saying there was “great energy” at the UFC event before announcing he would be traveling to Washington and Kentucky.

….Matt has been a GREAT Governor. Kentucky (I Love You!), please be sure to vote for Matt Bevin on TUESDAY. Matt will never let you down, and we have to send a strong signal to Nancy Pelosi and the Radical Left Democrats. See you on Monday night, VOTE TUESDAY!!!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019

Trump also congratulated Masvidal on his victory, while the UFC star called the president a “bad motherf—er” before mentioning “the money that he’s made” and “the obstacles that he’s conquered.”

Great fight Champ! https://t.co/URRR7vnSCj

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019

Trump attended UFC 244 alongside sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as well as Republican Reps. Kevin McCarthy (R-California), Peter King (R-New York) and Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina).