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Aaron Rodgers Snubs Donald Trump at UFC 302 Event

Jun 2, 2024 1 min read

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At UFC 302 held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former President Donald Trump attended the event but did not interact. Rodgers, who was seated with his former Packers teammate Marcedes Lewis, remained in his seat as Trump made his entrance alongside UFC President Dana White. The event drew a significant number of high-profile attendees, including celebrities and sports figures.

The main event featured a fight between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Justin Poirier. Despite the presence of various notable individuals, the interaction, or lack thereof, between Rodgers and Trump garnered significant attention. Trump, who recently faced legal issues with 34 counts of falsifying business records, received a warm welcome from the crowd, while Rodgers' decision to remain seated was noted by observers.

Additionally, Trump used the event to debut his first TikTok video, marking a notable moment given his previous attempts to ban the platform. The incident has sparked discussions on social media regarding the roles and responsibilities of public figures and athletes in political and social arenas.

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