Newly unveiled outfits for UFC 'Octagon Girls' at a planned White House fight night have drawn backlash online, with critics arguing the patriotic designs may clash with U.S. flag etiquette.

South Lawn, White House

Who

UFC, Chrissy Blair, Red Dela Cruz, Donald Trump, Turning Point

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:53:53 GMT · 2h 10m ago

Where

South Lawn, White House · 38.8951° N, 77.0364° W

Why

Critics argue the custom red, white, and blue outfits, featuring flag motifs, may conflict with the U.S. Flag Code's guidelines against using the flag as apparel or a costume.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The outfits have generated online criticism, contributing to wider controversy surrounding a high-profile UFC event at the White House scheduled for June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday.

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Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/ring-girls-outfits-trumps-ufc-fight-revealed-flag-code-breach-12063530
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