Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s 80th birthday UFC event on White House lawn
Summary
President Donald Trump is planning to host a UFC fight event on the White House lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the location and use of taxpayer money, while a federal judge allowed the event to proceed despite a lawsuit trying to stop it.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump will hold seven UFC fights on the White House lawn on his 80th birthday.
- The government presents the event also as part of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration.
- UFC CEO Dana White says the event was President Trump’s idea.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene said UFC fights are fun but not suitable for the White House lawn.
- Greene also opposed using taxpayer money for the event and mentioned other priorities for funding.
- Greene resigned from Congress in January after publicly disagreeing with Trump.
- A non-profit group filed a lawsuit to stop the fight, but a federal judge allowed it to go ahead.
- A poll showed only 16% of Americans think the event is appropriate.
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