UFC CEO Dana White hinted at endorsing Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an interview on OutKick’s Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tuesday.
When asked by Lahren about potential 2028 picks, White declined to commit to a specific person. However, he did express admiration for Rubio.
“You know what’s funny is, as I was leading up to the White House fight and doing all this media, you know, a lot of the left media was saying to me, ‘So you’re out of politics after this, right?’” he said. “I’ve become really close to Rubio.”
White said he likes the way Rubio handles himself, calling him “smart’ and “a great guy.”
“Never say never,” he said. “I’m not saying I’m picking that, I’m just saying that people are asking me if I’m going to get out of politics when the president leaves, and I just said, ‘I’ve become very close to Rubio. He and I have become friends.’”
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White is an outspoken supporter and personal friend of President Donald Trump. He has introduced Trump at various events, including the UFC fight on the White House lawn.
Rubio is widely considered a top potential contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, though he has yet to announce any campaign plans.