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For Trump's 80th birthday, Dana White brings mixed martial arts to the White House

Le Monde (English) · Jun 14, 2026, 3:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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By staging a fight night for his birthday on Sunday, the US president is cementing his 25-year friendship with the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is also confirming his vision of politics as a violent spectacle between winners and losers.

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For Trump's 80th birthday, Dana White brings mixed martial arts to the White House

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