How Trump’s Sports Connections — From Martial Arts to Women’s Competition — Shaped His Path to Victory

The underdog-turned-hero narrative worked like a charm.

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CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White speaks during an election night event for President Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024. Win McNamee/Getty Images

How much did President Trump’s ties to the world of sports shape his return to the presidency? More than most could have ever predicted.

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