Trump’s White House UFC Spectacle Draws Corruption Backlash
June 18, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Fox News Politics

President Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House is igniting criticism over spectacle, commercialization, and possible private gain. Critics point to Trump’s stake in UFC parent TKO Group, Trump-branded merchandise, crypto tie-ins, and expensive sponsorships as proof the celebration is being used for more than patriotism. The backlash also comes as lawmakers scramble after Trump undercuts a counterterrorism tool just days after the FBI disrupted a reported UFC-related plot. Read more about this...