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WATCH: Trump welcomes UFC fighters to the White House, previews upcoming South Lawn fight

WATCH: Trump welcomes UFC fighters to the White House, previews upcoming South Lawn fight

Summary

President Donald Trump invited reporters to the Oval Office to talk about an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event scheduled for June 14 at the White House. He praised the UFC fighters as champions and said the event is a unique occasion.

Key Facts

  • President Trump held a press event in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
  • He promoted a UFC fight happening at the White House on June 14.
  • Trump called the UFC fighters present "all champions."
  • He said the fight event is special and unlikely to happen again.
  • UFC fighter Justin Gaethje thanked Trump for helping make the sport more popular.
  • Gaethje joked about fighters being seen as "absolute animals," which Trump agreed with.
  • The event is positioned as a way to invite the country to celebrate the sport.
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