President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 gala on the White House South Lawn to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, drawing thousands of spectators and high-profile guests.<\/p>\n
The UFC Freedom 250 gala, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S., Trump’s 80th birthday, and Flag Day, took place on the South Lawn. Accompanied by UFC CEO Dana White, Trump opened the event as 12 jets flew over the capital. The seven-bout fight card features a main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.<\/p>\n
More than 4,000 guests are in attendance, including Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who briefly spoke with Trump. Also present are members of the Trump administration, including Scott Bessent, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Pete Hegseth, alongside figures such as Melania Trump and Mark Zuckerberg. An estimated 85,000 to 100,000 people are watching the event via large screens in the nearby Ellipse park.<\/p>\n
Public opinion regarding the use of the White House grounds for an MMA event remains divided. A Reuters\/Ipsos poll indicates that only 16 percent of Americans approve of the venue, while 46 percent disagree. Among Republicans, 31 percent view the event as appropriate. Attendees interviewed, however, expressed strong enthusiasm, with many traveling to Washington specifically for the occasion.<\/p>\n
Following the event, President Trump is scheduled to depart for the G7 summit in France. On Sunday, he announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ordering the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the blockade on Iranian ports.<\/p>\n
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