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EXCLUSIVE: UFC Star Nik Lentz Joins TheDC To Discuss Trump Presidency

Nik Lentz (Credit: Screenshot/Daily Caller Video)

David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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UFC superstar Nik Lentz recently joined The Daily Caller to discuss Donald Trump’s presidency.

Lentz had plenty of interesting opinions, including his take on how dishonest CNN and the media, the firing of Anthony Scaramucci and which political foe he’d like to see President Trump take on in the octagon.

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US Nik Lentz (R) fights against Brazilian Diego Nunes during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at Ibirapuera gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 19, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Yasuyoshi CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)

He also talked about his upcoming fight at UFC 2016 against Will Brooks, a fight that should be a great one.

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It’s pretty rare to find an athlete who is willing to be so candid about politics on camera.

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Nik Lentz enters the Octagon before facing Michael McBride during the UFC 203 event at Quicken Loans Arena on September 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

He certainly seems to be passionate while talking to TheDC, and was more than willing to discuss the topic. Overall, it was an outstanding interview with a guy who holds a unique perspective on politics in America.

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