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Trump Hosts White House UFC, TKO Raises Outlook After Loss

8/4/2026

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President Donald Trump attended the UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
Vice-President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump and UFC CEO Dana White were among 4,300 guests.
The historic event generated about $1 billion in media, reached 34 million viewers and secured 25 marketing partners.
TKO Group Holdings posted a $30 million Q2 2026 loss but beat estimates and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, citing higher expectations after the Freedom 250 exposure.

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President Donald Trump attended the UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
Vice-President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump and UFC CEO Dana White were among 4,300 guests.
The historic event generated about $1 billion in media, reached 34 million viewers and secured 25 marketing partners.
TKO Group Holdings posted a $30 million Q2 2026 loss but beat estimates and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, citing higher expectations after the Freedom 250 exposure.