Cyprus Mail15 Jun 2026

White House’s UFC fights concentrate Trump’s sporting, political and economic power

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn on Sunday, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s seven bouts are the first professional sporting event hosted at the White House in its history. It is part of the Trump administration’s celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary, and is a...

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