Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday
Key Takeaways
- Donald Trump announced a UFC fight at the White House is rescheduled for June 14.
- June 14 coincides with what will be President Trump's 80th birthday.
- The event was previously slated for July 4 to coincide with the US's 250th anniversary.
- Trump made the announcement while speaking to navy sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
- UFC CEO Dana White previously guaranteed the fight card would be the greatest ever assembled.
US President Donald Trump announced a significant change regarding a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, stating it will now occur on June 14 on the White House grounds, which marks his 80th birthday. This move shifts the event from the previously scheduled date of July 4, which was intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US founding. Trump revealed the new date while addressing navy sailors at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, though he did not explicitly mention the birthday connection at that time. The President has a long-standing relationship with the UFC, often attending events where he receives a warm reception from fans, a key demographic for his political base. UFC CEO Dana White has previously hyped the event, promising to assemble the greatest fight card in the company's history. The decision to host the mixed martial arts bout at the White House represents a historic first, despite the sport's controversial nature concerning fighter safety and brutality.
