00:00Dana White laughs off toxic masculinity claims in UFC. Stands by free speech.
00:07UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the idea of toxic masculinity during a nationally televised interview on the season premiere of 60 Minutes Sunday night,
00:16saying the ultimate fighting championship is unapologetically masculine and rejecting criticism aimed at the sports culture, as reported by Fox News.
00:26White sat down with correspondent John Wertheim to discuss the UFC's growth, particularly among young male audiences,
00:32and whether his past criticisms of the wussification of America still applied.
00:37Wertheim asked White if there was a risk that the promotion's culture could bubble over too much, referencing the phrase toxic masculinity.
00:46What's that mean? White asked, interrupting the question with a laugh.
00:50What's the definition of toxic? How can somebody be too masculine?
00:54Can you be too masculine? No. The answer is heck no, he said.
01:00White criticized cancel culture, saying people shouldn't have their lives destroyed for mistakes or poorly judged actions online.
01:09He shared his personal experiences with U.S. presidents, highlighting his support for Donald Trump
01:14and confirming plans to host a UFC event at the White House in 2026 for the nation's 250th birthday.
01:20Despite his political preferences, White emphasized showing respect to all presidents
01:26and clarified a misunderstood moment involving former President Obama.
01:31President Obama turned around, the only president that did, and shook my hand and said,
01:36Congratulations on all your success, White said.
01:40The sitting president or an ex-president of the United States wants to come to your event?
01:46You treat them with respect, he said.
01:48The UFC, under White's leadership, has continued to grow into one of the most influential sports organizations in the world,
01:55with a global audience and a strong following among younger fans.
01:59His comments on masculinity and free speech reflected his ongoing push to defend the sports culture
02:05while challenging broader political and cultural debates.
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