People go wild over the 'look' Dana White gave Barack Obama as he stood alongside ex-President at Trump's inauguration

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Dana White won over the hearts of many 'MAGA' supporters from his front row seat during the inauguration of President Donald Trump Monday. 

The UFC president took pride of place among the flock of tech titans and media moguls who descended on Washington DC to witness the second swearing in of Trump as the 47th President of the United States. 

The 55-year-old 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 at the Capitol Building. 

Many were shocked at White's position of honor, directly behind former president Bush and his wife Laura. However, the MMA boss sent others wild with his reaction to the arrival of Obama. 

As the 44th President, who arrived at the ceremony without wife Michelle Obama after she decided to snub the inauguration, entered the Capitol Rotunda, he greeted the Bushes directly in front of White. 

And some on social media claimed that White, an outspoken supporter of the new Commander-in-Chief, cast a dirty look in Obama's direction.

Dana White took pride of place during President Donald Trump's inauguration Monday

Social media users claimed that the UFC CEO gave former president Barack Obama a dirty look

'Dana White giving President Obama some side eye,' one social media user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside a laughing emoji. 

'Dana White’s facial reactions to Hillary and Obama are hilarious lol,' another added, also referring to former Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton. 

'It’s great watching Dana White give the stink eye to Clinton, Bush and Obama who are sitting right in front of him,' a third said of the trio of former presidents seated in front of the UFC chief. 

'Dana White is ready to fight Barack Obama,' another wrote, seemingly calling on White's cageside experience. 

One user echoed the sentiment, adding: 'Looks like UFC Dana White would love to invite Barry Obama into the Octagon for a friendly cage match.' 

Some social media users were great fans of the seating arrangement, as one posted: 'Seeing Dana White's glare at Obama from right behind him is epic!' 

'Watching Dana White’s face and eyes as he stands behind Bush and Obama is priceless,' another agreed. 

'Dana White standing behind Obama, the Bushes, and the Clintons just mad dogging them,' echoed one.

The alleged 'side eye' caused waves on X as MAGA supporters went wild for White's reaction

'Dana White is standing next to Obama, and he looks disgusted about it,' said a fourth. 

'Love the look Dana White gave to Obama,' one user wrote followed by a strong of laughter emojis, before another chimed in, saying: 'I did appreciate the look Dana White gave Obama though!' 

White and Trump's fondness for each other is no secret. Trump has tapped the UFC President and CEO to speak for him at the last three Republican National Conventions, leading many to wonder if he'd serve a greater role in the White House at some point.

But, while White took pride of place during Monday's ceremony, the MMA promoter has consistently played down speculation a further role within politics with a role in Trump's cabinet. 

'Donald Trump is one of my very good friends,' White told Sports Business Journal through a spokesperson. '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.'

The night before the indoor swearing in ceremony in the nation's capital, White, along with UFC lead commentator Joe Rogan, was an honored guest at Trump's pre-inauguration festivities on Sunday.

The country's new Commander in Chief was pictured on White's Instagram page alongside Rogan and the MMA promoter.

Some users were great fans of the seating arrangement for White, an avid Trump supporter

All three were seen in tuxedos at the black-tie affair, which is a slight departure from earlier in the day, when White spoke at Trump's 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally' at the Capital One Arena.

'Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon,' Trump's long-time supporter and friend began. 'I am honored to be here to celebrate President Trump's historic victory. He didn't just win this election. He won it in dominant fashion with record numbers of Americans from all walks of life.'

White focused the early part of his speech on Trump's 312-226 electoral college victory over Kamala Harris and his 1.5-percent edge in the popular vote.

'Not only did he win the electoral college by 86 points, but President Trump was the first Republican candidate in 20 years to win the popular vote,' White continued. 'He also made tremendous gains among traditional Democrat voters by increasing his support with Latin, Asian-American, black and young voters.

'So what does that tell us?' White asked, rhetorically. 'Democracy is alive and well in this country. And the people have spoke loud and clear: America wants President Trump back in the White House.'

White also portrayed Trump as a hero for overcoming the media, legal system, and even an assassin's bullet during his campaign.

'Think about this, winning this election after everything that's happened over the last few years is an amazing achievement and an incredible comeback story,' White said. 'Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here, all the powerful forces that tried to take him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins.

'It's absolutely insane what this man has been through. And only President Trump could have fought through all those obstacles, all the attacks and still come out the winner.

A day ahead of Monday's closed-door ceremony in Washington DC, Trump was pictured with White and Joe Rogan 

'But you know what?' White continued. 'That's just what he is. This guy is a winner.

'I say this all the time: He is the toughest, most resilient person that I have ever met. And nothing was going to stop him from fighting so hard for the country he loves. He embodies what being an American is all about. We are the toughest, most resilient people on earth. And nothing can stop us when we unite.'

White ended the speech by encouraging Trump's critics to support the incoming President.

'The fate of this country is tied to the fate of the President, so if you love America, you should want America's President to be successful,' he said. 'If he strengthens our economy, resolves conflict around the world, and makes our streets safe again, we all win.'