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Trump Stages UFC Freedom 250 on White House, Draws Criticism

6/14/2026

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President Donald Trump staged UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 13, 2026.
Heavyweight Josh Hokit appeared to vomit during the Saturday weigh-ins.
Motorbike jumps and a Dodge RAM burnout were staged on the South Lawn and The Ellipse.
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and commentator Bill Kristol condemned the spectacle as embarrassing and vulgar.
A pilot said the ring’s lights caused glare ten times worse than any laser event, blinding crews.

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President Donald Trump staged UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 13, 2026.
Heavyweight Josh Hokit appeared to vomit during the Saturday weigh-ins.
Motorbike jumps and a Dodge RAM burnout were staged on the South Lawn and The Ellipse.
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and commentator Bill Kristol condemned the spectacle as embarrassing and vulgar.
A pilot said the ring’s lights caused glare ten times worse than any laser event, blinding crews.