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Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and judoka who was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo and the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion.

Website https://www.rondarousey.com/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Key Evidence

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Strongest Signal

Endorsement

Nov 10, 2015

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Endorsement of Bernie Sanders in 2016

Rousey endorsed Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic primary, stating she was impressed that he did not take corporate money. She later indicated she would vote for a third-party candidate (Jill Stein) over Trump or Clinton.

Latest Development

Public Statement

Apr 01, 2024

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of 'Woke' Culture in WWE/Media

In her 2024 memoir and subsequent interviews, Rousey criticized what she described as "pandering" and "woke" corporate culture within the WWE and broader media, aligning with common MAGA cultural grievances.

Strongest Not MAGA

Public Statement

Sep 01, 2015

Not MAGA
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Opposition to Donald Trump in 2015

In a 2015 interview with CNN, Rousey explicitly stated she would not vote for Donald Trump, saying, "I mean, I wouldn't trust the guy with running my country." This followed Trump's claim that Rousey liked him.

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1 (14%)
Neutral
2 (29%)
Not MAGA
4 (57%)

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Public Statement

Apr 01, 2024

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of 'Woke' Culture in WWE/Media

In her 2024 memoir and subsequent interviews, Rousey criticized what she described as "pandering" and "woke" corporate culture within the WWE and broader media, aligning with common MAGA cultural grievances.

Notes: From her book 'Our Fight'.

Agent rationale

While not a direct political endorsement, using 'woke' as a pejorative aligns with MAGA-adjacent cultural rhetoric.

Sources

  1. Fox News (Apr 02, 2024)

Public Statement

Apr 01, 2018

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on 'Fake' News and Media Manipulation

Rousey has frequently criticized the mainstream media for misrepresenting her and creating false narratives, a sentiment that mirrors MAGA rhetoric regarding 'fake news,' though her grievances are primarily personal/professional.

Notes: Often discussed in the context of her transition from UFC to WWE.

Agent rationale

While the rhetoric is similar to MAGA 'fake news' claims, the context is largely about sports journalism and her personal treatment by the press, making it a neutral signal.

Sources

  1. ESPN (Apr 09, 2018)

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2017

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Trump's Environmental Policies

Rousey has been a vocal advocate for environmental conservation and has criticized political moves that deregulate environmental protections, a stance generally at odds with the MAGA platform's energy policies.

Notes: Rousey is involved in sustainable farming and conservation.

Agent rationale

Her commitment to environmentalism and sustainable living often puts her in alignment with anti-MAGA/progressive conservationist views.

Sources

  1. Sports Illustrated (Jan 25, 2017)

Associations & Advocacy

Jan 25, 2017

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Standing Rock / DAPL Protests

In 2017, Rousey traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to deliver supplies and support protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline, a project later fast-tracked by the Trump administration.

Notes: She provided food and supplies to the 'water protectors'.

Agent rationale

Direct action in support of an indigenous-led environmental movement that was a major point of contention for the Trump administration is a clear anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. USA Today (Jan 26, 2017)

Endorsement

Nov 10, 2015

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Endorsement of Bernie Sanders in 2016

Rousey endorsed Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic primary, stating she was impressed that he did not take corporate money. She later indicated she would vote for a third-party candidate (Jill Stein) over Trump or Clinton.

Notes: Endorsement occurred during the primary season.

Agent rationale

Endorsing a socialist-leaning candidate and explicitly rejecting the MAGA candidate in the general election cycle is a strong anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Rolling Stone (Nov 10, 2015)

Public Statement

Sep 01, 2015

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Opposition to Donald Trump in 2015

In a 2015 interview with CNN, Rousey explicitly stated she would not vote for Donald Trump, saying, "I mean, I wouldn't trust the guy with running my country." This followed Trump's claim that Rousey liked him.

Notes: This was a direct response to Trump's campaign trail comments.

Agent rationale

Direct, high-confidence quote from a major news outlet (CNN) showing early opposition to the MAGA leader.

Sources

  1. CNN (Aug 20, 2015)

Public Statement

Apr 10, 2013

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Stance on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Rousey has expressed opposition to transgender women competing in women's MMA, specifically regarding Fallon Fox, citing physical advantages. While this aligns with MAGA policy, she framed it as a matter of biological fairness in combat sports.

Notes: She stated that 'it's not a fair fight'.

Agent rationale

This is a key MAGA policy issue, but Rousey's comments were specific to her professional field (combat sports) and occurred before the issue became a central MAGA plank.

Sources

  1. Bleacher Report (Apr 11, 2013)