Dana White Removes All Pelotons from UFC Gym After RFK Jr. Free Speech Controversy

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Dana White Takes Pelotons Out of UFC Gym After RFK Backlash

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said he plans to remove all Peloton stationary bikes from his gym after the company removed advertisements from a podcast that featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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During the show, Von revealed to White that Peloton, a New York-based company, had previously sponsored one of his episodes. However, when they became aware that 2024 presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was the star guest, they demanded that Von remove the episode from his rotation and delete it off of social media.

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UFC president slams Peloton for pulling podcast ads over RFK Jr. interview, company cited 'brand safety'

A Peloton spokesperson disputed the claim that it requested Von remove episodes, and told Fox News Digital that the company pulled its advertising due to the comedian's content going against the company's "brand safety guidelines."

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