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President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday and to spotlight the sport.

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Who
President Donald Trump, Dana White, Bo Nickal, Kyle Daukaus, Derrick Lewis, Josh Hokit, Mark Zuckerberg, David Ellison, Bruce Buffer, Zac Brown, Alex Pereira, Ciryl Gane, Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Sean Strickland
What
President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday and to spotlight the sport.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:04:00 GMT · 4h 56m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
The event served as a celebration of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and an initiative to bring UFC, a sport previously considered on the fringe, into a mainstream setting at the White House.
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The event marked a unique convergence of sports and politics at the highest level of U.S. government, showcasing the evolving relationship between the UFC and prominent political figures. It highlighted the sport's growing mainstream acceptance and its connection to conservative political circles.

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