It’s showtime.
After months of hype, President Donald Trump will be ringside Sunday for one of the most unusual events in White House history as a series of mixed martial arts cage matches unfold in a makeshift arena on the South Lawn.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event is timed to the nation’s 250th birthday and Trump’s 80th. The president will be surrounded by high-profile supporters, administration officials, family, and military members for the seven-match contest, which airs live on Paramount+.
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Looks like a portal
Terrible camera angles. Not worth anything
a circus for the maga clown
Great idea promoting 2 grown men beating the hell out of each other at our nation’s capital as 10s of thousands watch. We are truly stupid and barbaric. Unbelievable.
That was awesome ❤.
Thank you America Thank You President Trump for saving and protecting the usa 🎉🫡🇺🇸✝️🔵
I can’t believe the camera people missed the flyover. They had 1 job and failed!!!