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Trump Hosts White House UFC, Pays Winners $1 Stablecoin

6/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the White House and paid winners USD 1 stablecoin.
White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter said the stablecoin payouts would likely breach 18 U.S.C. § 208 for officials, though the president is exempt.
World Liberty Financial, created by U.S. President Donald Trump, his sons and Steve Witkoff, raised $57.3 million from token sales.
UFC and White House have not responded to inquiries about USD 1 payouts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the White House and paid winners USD 1 stablecoin.
White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter said the stablecoin payouts would likely breach 18 U.S.C. § 208 for officials, though the president is exempt.
World Liberty Financial, created by U.S. President Donald Trump, his sons and Steve Witkoff, raised $57.3 million from token sales.
UFC and White House have not responded to inquiries about USD 1 payouts.