Dana White was the introductory speaker for former President Trump, who asked the UFC president two weeks ago if he’d do him the honors. The UFC boss revealed a piece of the thank you text that President Trump sent him after he accepted the offer. “Two weeks ago I got a call from President Trump,” White said, “Asking if I’d be willing to speak tonight. As usual – there was no pressure, no demands, he asked me as a friend – and of course I said yes.