Elon Musk supports UFC boss Dana White's media tirade with one-word message

Dana White, Elon Musk, and Joe Rogan unite against traditional media, highlighting social media’s dominance.

Listen to article

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, UFC President Dana White has taken a strong stance against traditional media, claiming that it has lost its influence and is no longer relevant in modern society.

Speaking at a recent UFC event, White declared, “The whole country feels like somebody hit the reset button. Traditional media is dead and no longer holds the influence it once did. The two most hated groups in the world right now are the media and politicians.” He continued by emphasizing the role of social media in shaping the political landscape, especially during the 2024 election, which he argued was “won on the Internet.”

White's comments have sparked widespread debate and have caught the attention of notable figures, including Elon Musk. Musk, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), responded to White’s remarks on social media, agreeing with his sentiment by posting a simple, “True.” This endorsement aligns with Musk's ongoing efforts to position X as a key player in modern media, countering the dominance of traditional outlets like international media. Musk even jokingly suggested that he might buy these networks to disrupt the media landscape further.

The debate over traditional media’s waning influence is not limited to White and Musk. UFC President White's views are shared by Joe Rogan, the host of The Joe Rogan Experience, who has frequently criticized the mainstream media for its perceived bias. Rogan, who played a key role in Trump’s election campaign by hosting him on his podcast, has shifted from a Democrat-leaning stance to aligning more closely with conservative values. His influential podcast, widely viewed by millions, became a platform for political discourse, including the airing of Trump’s ideas to a broader audience.

Rogan’s evolving political alignment became a hot topic recently when ABC's The View host Joy Behar mocked him, referring to Rogan as a "dragon believer" and questioning the credibility of his podcast. Rogan responded with sharp criticism, calling out mainstream media for its role in shaping narratives that ultimately failed to predict Trump’s victory. In his Thanksgiving episode #2236, Rogan bluntly addressed the criticism, saying, “You’re worried about losing your job and worried about podcasts taking over.

This growing alliance between White, Rogan, and Musk has further challenged the dominance of traditional media, with X (formerly Twitter) emerging as a strong contender for a new era of media consumption. As the influence of social media grows, questions remain about its potential manipulation and whether platforms like X can truly replace traditional news outlets, given their susceptibility to biased narratives and control.

The conversation surrounding traditional media's declining influence raises an important question: Has traditional media really “died,” or is it merely evolving into something different? Can platforms like X offer a more honest, unfiltered source of information, or will they fall into the same traps of bias and manipulation that plagued traditional outlets?