Meta has appointed mixed martial arts titan and prominent Donald Trump supporter Dana White to its board of directors, as the social media platform seeks to make inroads with the incoming US presidential administration.
White, the chief executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship, has grown the mixed martial arts promotion group into one of the most popular sports businesses in the world.
He has been a vocal Trump supporter during last year’s campaign, speaking on his election night, while the president-elect has made some high-profile appearances at UFC matches. White is also a friend to Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, who has in recent years documented his keen interest in martial arts.