Dana White giving 'side-eye' to Barack Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration sends Internet into frenzy

WASHINGTON, DC: Dana White was one of the many celebrity guests who attended Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, January 20, and ended up becoming part of a viral moment.

The UFC CEO was seated in the row behind former Presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State and Trump's past political nemesis Hillary Clinton, and former First Lady Laura Bush during the indoor ceremony, according to Daily Mail.

Dana White gives 'side-eye' to Barack Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration

Barack Obama arrived at the ceremony without his wife, Michelle Obama, who decided to skip the inauguration. He entered the Capitol Rotunda and greeted the Bushes directly in front of Dana White. 

At this moment, White was seen giving the former president a "side-eyed" look, which has since become the talk of the town on social media. 

White and Trump's fondness for each other is not hidden. The MAGA spearhead has tapped White to speak for him at the last three Republican National Conventions (RNC), which led many to wonder if he would serve a greater role in the White House at some point, per the outlet.

However, the MMA promoter has consistently played down the speculation of a further role within politics. 

He told Sports Business Journal through a spokesperson, "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."

White as well as UFC color commentator Joe Rogan were honored guests at Trump's pre-inauguration festivities on Sunday.

Dana White's 'side-eye' look at Barack Obama has the Internet talking

Several internet users were quick to react as the clip of Dana White giving a "side eye" look to former President Barack Obama went viral across social media.

One wrote, "Dana White giving President Obama some side eye," and another added, "It’s great watching Dana White give the stink eye to Clinton, Bush and Obama who are sitting right in front of him."

A person quipped, "Looks like UFC Dana White would love to invite Barry Obama into the Octagon for a friendly cage match," while someone else said, "Watching Dana White’s face and eyes as he stands behind Bush and Obama is priceless!!"

"Seeing Dana White's glare at Obama from right behind him is epic!" one more wrote, with another person saying, "Dana White is standing next to Obama, and he looks disgusted about it."

Barack Obama jokes George W Bush 'just barely' behaved at Donald Trump's inauguration

When asked by Washington Post reporter Emily Davies if George W Bush behaved at Donald Trump's inauguration, Barack Obama said, "Just barely," as seen in a video shared by Davies. 

The question was in reference to a video that Davies had shared earlier in the day. It showed Barack lining up for the inauguration behind George and his wife, Laura Bush, according to People. 

When the former president and the former first lady entered the event, a staffer asked George, "Are you going to behave?" and Barack replied on his behalf, "Nope." 

The former presidents seemed to enjoy each other’s company at the inauguration as seen in various clips shared on social media. 

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