Dana White reveals stance on political career move as 'good friend' Donald Trump returns to White House 

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Dana White has been by Donald Trump's side throughout his latest presidential campaign but whether the UFC president will be joining the president-elect in the White House remains to be seen. 

White has been a long-time friend and ardent supporter of Trump with the former president echoing the support in his backing of UFC over the years. 

The 55-year-old joined Trump on stage in Florida Wednesday morning to celebrate the president-elect's sweeping triumph over vice president Kamala Harris, delivering a victory speech of his own. 

With Trump now poised to reassume control of the White House, many have questioned if White will be following him with his own foray into the world of politics.

However, the American businessman shut down any murmurings of his own political aspirations earlier this week. 

UFC chief Dana White has revealed whether he has any political aspirations of his own 

White has been an avid supporter of Donald Trump, who was elected president again this week

'Donald Trump is one of my very good friends. He did a great job in his last term as President and I know he will do an even better job the next four years. I have no personal political aspirations,' said he told the Sports Business Journal. 

White balking at the suggestion of a political career is not too surprising given the MMA promoter is very busy these days particularly with a UFC Fight Night card on Saturday and Jon Jones' return to the octagon at UFC 309 on November 16. 

However, he is likely to continue as one of the most outspoken and avid voiced in the Trump fanbase. 

Trump tapped the UFC President and CEO to speak for him at the last three Republican National Conventions before inviting him to the onstage victory party Wednesday. 

White was invited to say a few words at the podium on the stage, and after some glowing praise for Trump, launched into what seemed to be a victory speech of his own. 

'Nobody deserves this more than him, and nobody deserves this more than his family does,' White began, in perhaps expected fashion.

'This is what happens when the machine comes after you. What you've seen over the last several years, this is what it looks like.

'He keeps going forward, he doesn't quit. He's the most resilient, hard-working man I've ever met in your life. His family are incredible people. This is karma, ladies and gentlemen. He deserves this, they deserve it as a family.'

The UFC president has been a long-time friend of the president-elect (Pictured in 2023)

But he soon began to list names, similar to what you might expect from an Oscars acceptance speech, naming several streamers.

'I want to thank some people real quickly. I want to thank the Nelk boys, Adin Ross, Theo Von [all streamers]. And the mighty and powerful Joe Rogan. Thank you America, have a good night.'

Meanwhile, Trump has rewarded White's faith over the years with support of his own, regularly attending UFC events. 

In fact, the 78-year-old opened up about how he personally saved the UFC, on a wide-ranging and often-controversial three-hour appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast in the buildup to the election. 

Trump's highly-anticipated interview on the world's No 1 podcast dropped in October, and the pair - predictably - spent time chatting about a sport both men are passionate about: mixed martial arts.

The presidential candidate was quick to explain the part he played in making the UFC the multi-billion-dollar success it has become under the stewardship of White, who Trump labeled 'the greatest guy'.