USA: Trump and Musk at martial arts spectacle in New York

US President-elect Donald Trump is currently busy putting together his government team – now the 78-year-old is obviously taking a break. He attended an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight fight in New York with celebrity supporters.

At the side of the future US President in the famous Madison Square Garden were, among others, the CEO of the UFC, Dana White, as well as the tech billionaire and future government advisor Elon Musk. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was recently appointed Health Secretary by Trump, and the rock rapper Kid Rock were also there.

The UFC is the largest professional league for mixed martial arts (MMA), a combat sport that is particularly popular in the USA and combines various disciplines. During their duels in cage-like rings, fighters use elements and techniques from boxing, kickboxing and wrestling, among other things.

Trump attended the heavyweight fight between Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones on Saturday evening (local time). The fight was supposed to take place last November, but was postponed because Jones, considered the best UFC fighter in the world, was injured in training.

Trump last appeared at a rally in Madison Square Garden a few days before the presidential election that came under heavy criticism for racist remarks. The appearance of comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who described Puerto Rico as a “floating island made of garbage”, particularly caused a stir. Trump, however, later described the event as a “celebration of love.”