Trump to Celebrate 80th Birthday with Cage Fight on White House Lawn
The $60 million event will feature 14 fighters and draw about 4,000 spectators inside the arena, with another 125,000 expected on the Ellipse.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump will host the $60 million "UFC Freedom 250" event on the White House South Lawn, celebrating his 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary with 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship contestants.
- A massive 600-ton lighting structure dubbed "The Claw" dominates the grounds, reflecting the president's penchant for glitzy, macho displays that appeal to his supporters amid ongoing economic turmoil and war in Iran.
- Around 4,000 spectators will watch inside the arena, including many military members, while an additional 125,000 people are expected to view the tournament on giant screens at the Ellipse.
- Critics have panned the unprecedented $60 million event as tone-deaf during high inflation and war in Iran, while the administration faces a lawsuit alleging improper use of public land.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside UFC boss Dana White, defended the event as a "gift to the American people," even as inflation sits at 4.2 percent.
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