UFC fighters had mixed reactions on Twitter after the news broke about the Donald Trump indictment on charges involving hush money and campaign finances.
Reports of the indictment of former President Donald Trump has stirred up reactions from UFC fighters and mixed martial artists on social media. While some UFC fighters like Jorge Masdival showed support for Trump, others like Nik Lentz and Sean Strickland criticized the mainstream media for spreading sensational headlines and driving America’s problems and division.
The indictment involves charges relating to alleged hush money and campaign finances involving payments to porn star, Stormy Daniels, and the 2016 presidential election. Trump reportedly tried to keep Daniels quiet about an alleged affair, and over 30 charges against the former president were reportedly included in the case heard before a New York grand jury.
As of writing, the details of the charges have not been publicly revealed, but Trump is expected to surrender to authorities on Tuesday, April 4th. He will then be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court where the charges will be revealed.
While some fighters showed support for Trump, others criticized the political machine for allegedly targeting him at all costs. UFC fighter Jake Shields stated in a tweet that Trump is the first president to be impeached twice, raided by the FBI, indicted by a grand jury, wiretapped by the FBI before taking office, and the first president banned from social media.
In conclusion, the indictment of Donald Trump has become another topic of discussion in the mixed martial arts community. While some fighters showed support for the former president, others criticized the political system and mainstream media for sensationalizing headlines and creating divisions in America. Only time will tell what the indictment’s outcome will be for the country and its political future.