Bill Burr defends his wife for outsmarting Donald Trump at a UFC match
Bill Burr has nothing but Proud with his wife.
The comedian publicly defended his wife of 10 years, Nia Renée Hill, after she was caught trolling former President Donald Trump at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 295 fight.
“I love my wife,” Burr, 55, commented on the incident the Rich Eisen Show. “You know where you stand with her.”
Trump cardwho is reportedly a big fan of the American mixed martial arts competition, walked into Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday evening alongside UFC President Dana White, Tucker Carlson, Kid Rock and his son Don Jr.
As the crowd cheered, Trump approached his ringside seat in front of Burr and Hill, where the featherweight bout between Diego Lopes and Pat Sabatini was taking place.
Actress, author and producer Hill, 54, is seen in front of the arena cameras, dressed in a black shirt and jeans, raising both middle fingers in the air.
The video from Hill gives Trump the double bird quickly surfaced on social media, prompting commenters to vilify the “Old Dads” star.
“So trashy. Surprise surprise,” tweeted a person.
“Donald Trump walked into an arena that held 20,000 people and 19,999 people were so happy. And then there was Bill Burr’s wife.” Post Millennial Editor Libby Emmons Posted.
However, some fans cheered Hill. “This is what free speech is all about! I fought for it, that doesn’t mean I have to agree with it! Do your thing, young lady,” remarked another.
Not surprisingly, Burr sided with his wife’s cheerleaders and stood up for her First Amendment rights.
“The guy came into the arena, everyone cheered, she gave him the finger, no one got arrested,” he continued the Rich Eisen Show. “That’s why this country is great!
“Everyone has spoken out,” Burr added. “Can we all be adults…she’s hilarious.”
Burr, who shares two children with Hill, expressed surprise that the moment went viral.
“I don’t know about you, but I came there to join in the fighting,” Burr said. “I didn’t know I was going to the Republican National Convention.”
Burr added: “It’s like those Trump guys – they always say, ‘You snowflakes, let your feelings go away’ and so on, and then you make fun of Trump and they say, ‘Oh my God, that’s it.’ so.’ disrespectful!'”
