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Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump’s $12,000 UFC Commemorative Coin
6/12/2026, 4:21:46 AM
Kimmel Skewers Trump’s $12,000 UFC Commemorative Coin
On June 10, Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed a gold medallion the Trump family is selling for the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn. He noted the $11,999.99 price, the presidential portrait, and the Fourth of July theme on June 14, Trump’s 80th birthday.
Context, Key Figures, and Event Background
UFC Freedom 250, a mixed-martial-arts bout, is slated for June 14 on the White House South Lawn. The Trump Organization and UFC are marketing “We, The People” gold and silver medallions as event memorabilia. Key figures are President Donald Trump, host Jimmy Kimmel, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, and UFC.
Coin Specs and Market Valuation
The medallion contains one ounce of PF70-rated gold and depicts a figure labeled “Julius UFCaesar.” Market data shows an ounce of comparable PF70 gold without a portrait sells for roughly $4,500, so the commemorative price exceeds metal value by over $7,000. The fine print states the coin is “not legal tender” and “intended for individual enjoyment only, not for investment purposes.”
Official White House Response
Spokesperson Davis Ingle issued a statement rejecting any implication that the Trump family’s profit from the event constitutes a conflict of interest. The release called media claims “fake news” and said attempts to “fabricate conflicts of interest are irresponsible and reinforce the public’s distrust in what you read.” President Trump previously demanded Kimmel’s dismissal over a separate joke about First Lady Melania Trump.
Kimmel’s Critique and Media Reaction
Kimmel called the sale a scheme that “has no face value” and labeled the president a “con man.” He highlighted the disclaimer that the coin cannot be spent and mocked the Fourth of July branding on Trump’s birthday. Coverage echoed his points, stressing the price-to-gold gap and questioning the propriety of profiting from a White House-hosted event.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I mean, it takes a special kind of con man to sell your supporters money they cannot spend any place.” — Jimmy Kimmel, Host
- “‘The Fake News’ continued attempts to fabricate conflicts of interest are irresponsible and reinforce the public’s distrust in what they read.” — Davis Ingle, White House spokesperson
- “If you read the fine print, which they would prefer you do not do, you will learn that the coin is intended for individual enjoyment only and not for investment purposes,” — Jimmy Kimmel, Host
- “And that’s why they should all get themselves a Trump Bible and repent, starting at only $59.99.” — Jimmy Kimmel, Host
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list the price as $11,999.99 or round it to $12,000. Independent verification of the coin’s gold purity and disclaimer terms is lacking.
What’s Next: Upcoming UFC Fight and Scrutiny
UFC Freedom 250 proceeds as scheduled for June 14 on the White House lawn. Observers anticipate commentary on the coin sales and possible congressional inquiries into the use of federal grounds for commercial promotion.
