UFC CEO Dana White sparked backlash after calling the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting “f---ing awesome,” even as a Secret Service agent was injured. In recounting the moments, White said attendees were told to get down as chaos unfolded, but he stayed to watch. The shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested.
UFC CEO Dana White faced backlash after a profanity-laced, blunt reaction to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. White was among the high-profile guests, and the clip quickly spread online, drawing criticism for how his comments handled a violent moment. The incident reignited debate over public reactions during major security scares.
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