President Donald Trump would now be a shareholder of TKO

Donald Trump’s ties to wrestling lore intersect with recent corporate finance after a report placed him as a TKO Group shareholder. The Huffington Post report states Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of TKO Group stock on March 25, with the amount disclosed in his May 12 financial filings. TKO Group owns WWE and UFC and is led by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, following Endeavor’s 2023 purchase of WWE from Vince McMahon. The article notes Trump’s continued proximity to UFC activity, including Dana White’s role in promoting ties at UFC events and Trump’s appearances related to WrestleMania history. Looking ahead, the piece highlights Clash in Italy, with Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the WWE Undisputed Championship and other headliners such as Sol Ruca vs. Becky Lynch, plus Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It notes that the White House has not commented on the disclosure. The report situates TKO’s leadership under Ari Emanuel and underscores UFC’s continued cross-pollination with Trump-era publicity, illustrating how ownership choices, marquee events, and political visibility converge in today’s entertainment ecosystem.