Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a UFC fight at the White House on June 14, which is his 80th birthday. The event had initially been planned for July 4, as mentioned by UFC president Dana White. Trump has supported UFC for many years and plans to bring the sport to the White House for the first time.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump plans to host a UFC fight at the White House on June 14, his 80th birthday.
- The UFC fight had initially been planned for July 4 by UFC president Dana White.
- Trump announced this event while speaking to navy sailors in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Trump is a long-time supporter of the UFC, having attended events like UFC 316 in New Jersey.
- The UFC is a leading organization in mixed martial arts, a sport combining various fighting styles.
- The sport is controversial due to its violent nature and concerns about injuries, particularly brain damage.
- The event marks a historic first for holding a UFC fight at the White House.
- Trump’s association with the UFC dates back to hosting events in New Jersey in 2001.
