News · 15 June 2026

Trump celebrates 80th with White House UFC

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th year by organizing the first professional sports competition in the history of the White House. He welcomed 4,300 guests to the South Lawn on Sunday for a UFC cage fight, despite earlier thunderstorm threats and a lawsuit. The invite-only event, arranged with UFC president Dana White, saw the crowd sing happy birthday to him.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 5:07

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