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President Trump hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn of the White House.
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White House, Washington D.C., USA
Who
President Trump, Melania Trump, his children, grandchildren, U.F.C. fighters, billionaires, cabinet members, Republican lawmakers
What
President Trump hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn of the White House.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:39:41 GMT · 5h 56m ago
Where
White House, Washington D.C., USA ·
Why
The event was held for President Trump’s 80th birthday.
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The event generated controversy due to the use of the White House for a U.F.C. cage match with corporate sponsorships and a joke made about Michelle Obama by a fighter, raising questions about decorum and presidential precedent.
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- U.S. Domestic5h 56m agoPresident Trump hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night to celebrate his 80th birthday.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 56m agoPresident Trump hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night as part of his 80th birthday celebration.Open article
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- U.S. Domestic8h 31m agoPresident Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn for his 80th birthday, joined by fighters from around the world.Open article
- U.S. Domestic8h 31m agoPresident Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday and to spotlight the sport.Open article
- U.S. Domestic8h 31m agoPresident Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn as part of his 80th birthday celebration.Open article
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