UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump
Summary
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he was not allowed to attend a fight event at the White House because of his critical comments about President Trump, Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein. UFC officials and the White House have not confirmed his claim, and UFC chief Dana White denied that Strickland was banned from the event.Key Facts
- Sean Strickland, current UFC middleweight champion, said he was blocked from attending a White House fight event.
- Strickland criticized President Trump, Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein on social media.
- He claims the White House did not clear him to attend the event on June 14, which is also Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.
- UFC CEO Dana White denied that Strickland was banned but criticized him strongly.
- The event will take place on the White House south lawn with about 4,300 military personnel expected to attend.
- There is a lawsuit claiming the event violated federal laws and is a commercial event disguised as a patriotic celebration.
- President Trump reportedly bought up to $50,000 in stock of the UFC’s parent company earlier this year.
- Weather forecasts show possible rain and thunderstorms during the event time in Washington, DC.
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