Colby Covington's Controversial Trump Support and Excuses Surrounding UFC 296 Defeat

Colby Covington, a supporter of former President Donald Trump and a UFC fighter, continues to face backlash for his controversial comments about Leon Edwards' murdered father. Covington initially claimed bias from judges due to his political views, then stated he broke his foot during the fight. However, he doubled down on his previous remarks, stating that Edwards' father was "that same level of bad guy" as Adolf Hitler. Covington's comments have been widely condemned, and it is unlikely that his new comparison will change the opinions of his critics.