Summary
President Donald Trump plans to host a UFC event at the White House next summer. Some UFC fighters who once supported him are now criticizing the event, comparing it to an exclusive gathering for the wealthy. They express disappointment over its restricted access and have voiced concerns about the administration's actions and alliances.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump plans to hold a UFC event at the White House next summer.
- Some UFC fighters who previously supported Trump criticize the event for not including regular fans.
- The event is part of a larger celebration for America’s 250th birthday.
- UFC President Dana White is organizing the event, which will be invite-only, with fewer than 5,000 attendees due to security restrictions.
- Criticism among fighters includes their disagreement with Trump's policies and their perception of the event as elitist.
- Fighters like Sean Strickland and Brandon Royval have publicly voiced their opposition, comparing the event to a scenario from "The Hunger Games."
- Despite criticism, the UFC plans to broadcast the fight on CBS, with around 85,000 expected to watch from a nearby park.
- Dana White and the UFC are making significant financial investments in staging the event, including expenses for re-sodding the South Lawn.
