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Trump Hosts UFC Freedom 250, 7 Million Watch

6/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in Washington, DC on June 14, 2026.
The broadcast averaged 7 million U.S. viewers on Paramount+ and drew 17 million who watched at least one minute, about one-third of its 79 million subscribers.
Dana White said audience is massive, predicted over 100 million viewers, cited guesses from Marco Rubio and Joe Rogan, and said he cannot disclose figures because UFC and Paramount+ are public companies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in Washington, DC on June 14, 2026.
The broadcast averaged 7 million U.S. viewers on Paramount+ and drew 17 million who watched at least one minute, about one-third of its 79 million subscribers.
Dana White said audience is massive, predicted over 100 million viewers, cited guesses from Marco Rubio and Joe Rogan, and said he cannot disclose figures because UFC and Paramount+ are public companies.