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Jane Fonda Backs Trump UFC Fight, Sponsors Spark Ethics Outcry

6/15/2026

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Fonda Defends Speech

Jane Fonda says President Donald Trump’s White House UFC fight defends free speech, sparking ethics concerns.
“Rise Up Sing Out” concert June 14 at New York City’s Town Hall supports Committee for the First Amendment.
Rufus Wainwright, Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Joy Reid are slated to perform.
The event is sponsored by Crypto.com, Dodge Ram, Bud Light and Polymarket, breaching ethics.

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Fonda Sponsors Concert

The No Kings coalition released a 16-page host toolkit to train volunteers and schedule follow-up meetings within two weeks.
Jane Fonda is sponsoring “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment” at Hall, 43rd Street, NYC.
Organizers will host watch parties and local gatherings to build grassroots infrastructure for midterm elections.
Ways&Means Committee links to attorney Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, tied to a nonprofit accused of CCP ties.

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Fonda Defends Speech

Jane Fonda says President Donald Trump’s White House UFC fight defends free speech, sparking ethics concerns.
“Rise Up Sing Out” concert June 14 at New York City’s Town Hall supports Committee for the First Amendment.
Rufus Wainwright, Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Joy Reid are slated to perform.
The event is sponsored by Crypto.com, Dodge Ram, Bud Light and Polymarket, breaching ethics.

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