President Donald Trump took a brief respite from the ongoing conflict in Iran to attend UFC 327 in Miami on Saturday night, where he was greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
Accompanied by UFC President Dana White, Trump made a grand entrance at the Kaseya Center, waving to fans who captured the moment on their phones. He later shook hands with attendees before taking his seat near the Octagon, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was already present to welcome him.
Earlier in the day, Trump had a heated exchange with reporters outside the White House regarding the Iran situation. When an NBC journalist questioned him about the Strait of Hormuz, Trump responded sharply, criticizing the reporter's knowledge and labeling the network as "fake news."
Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance led U.S. efforts in ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend. After 21 hours of discussions with Pakistani and Iranian delegations, no agreement was reached to resolve the conflict that began in late February.