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White House Picked Fight With the Weather Channel Over 'B.S. Clickbait' Ahead of UFC Freedom 250

The White House's official rapid-response account on X became embroiled in a public dispute with The Weather Channel this week after the network highlighted potential weather-related disruptions ahead of UFC Freedom 250, an event held on the White House South Lawn.

Latin Times

Dana White teases Tyson Fury’s shock Zuffa signing before Anthony Joshua fight

Fury was in attendance for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

The Independent UK

Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria in the main event as a night of military pageantry, political theater and cage fighting veered into conspiracy-laden culture-war rhetoric

The Guardian - US

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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn

Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.

Euronews

Big-name celebrities were invited to Trump’s UFC White House event. Very few turned up

Adam Sandler, Guy Ritchie and Tom Brady were rumored to be invited by UFC boss Dana White, but they appeared to snub the unprecedented birthday bash

The Independent UK

Why Was Sean Strickland Escorted Out? Reason Behind UFC Star's Denied Clearance for Freedom 250 Event

Sean Strickland was escorted out of UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, sparking debate over whether he was banned or faced clearance issues, amid conflicting statements from UFC officials.

International Business Times UK

In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry.

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Trump Coins: Silver and gold medallions bearing Trump's face, 'designed' by him, cost up to $12,000

President Donald Trump has released a special-edition coin featuring his own image to mark his 80th birthday, as part of a licensing deal between his family and the UFC drawing fresh scrutiny over the MAGA supremo's business dealings.

The Times of India

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House cage fights

British boxing star, Tyson Fury, was among the guests in Washington, wearing a Donald Trump for prime minister baseball hat.

Evening Standard

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight at the White House

The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 LIVE results: Ilia Topuria rushed to hospital after White House pummelling by Justin Gaethje

An unprecedented event on the South Lawn ended with Topuria being beaten for the first time, as Gaethje finally became undisputed lightweight champion

The Independent UK

Will UFC Freedom 250 Fights Move Indoors? Producer Scrambles as Rain Chance Hits 60%

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces weather challenges with rain and thunderstorms threatening the historic outdoor event. Contingency plans are in place to manage potential disruptions.

International Business Times UK

At 80, Donald Trump chooses cage fight in an octagon over a rocking chair

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a White House cage fight, a spectacle critics decried as vulgar while supporters hailed it as American exceptionalism. The event, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' saw bare-knuckle combat on the South Lawn, replacing traditional presidential events.

The Times of India

Everything you need to know ahead of the White House's controversial UFC 250 event

The Freedom UFC 250 event will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary as well as US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

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The Independent UK

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC fight at the White House as Americans pay the price for his Iran war

Trump’s pal Dana White said the fight will go on ‘no matter what’

The Independent UK

Donald Trump turns 80 and celebrates with UFC cage fighting on the White House lawn

President Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday and celebrates with a unique event: cage fighting on the White House lawn

The Guardian - US

From ‘human cockfighting’ to the White House lawn: the stratospheric rise of the UFC’s Dana White

Strange things are afoot at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, giving rise to an obvious question: how did we get here?

The Economic Times

Trump's 80th birthday: White House cage fight spectacle amidst war and controversy

US President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a unique cage-fighting event at the White House. This spectacle occurs as the president faces political challenges, including a war in Iran and scrutiny over his health. The event, featuring UFC mixed martial arts, contrasts sharply with previous presidential birthdays, which…

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Evening Standard

Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place at the White House?

Presidential residence set to host controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place on a Sunday?

Controversial UFC card set to take place at White House

The Independent UK

UFC White House fighter throws up at weigh-in: ‘So what? I was drinking’

The controversial Hokit, who has made a name for himself by playing different characters, was added to Sunday’s fight card at Donald Trump’s request

International Business Times UK

Topuria vs Gaethje: Who Is Winning the Net Worth Battle Ahead of UFC Freedom 250?

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House marks a historic moment, featuring high-profile fights and celebrating 250 years of the United States. Top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the event.

The Independent UK

Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary

The Guardian - US

Seven fights on the South Lawn: Trump prepares for UFC birthday spectacle at White House

Show goes on for Trump’s 80th birthday event – featuring a 92ft ‘Claw’, thousands of seats and a fighting cage – despite ominous weather forecasts

International Business Times UK

Trump UFC Birthday Celebration Faces Extreme Threat From Swarming Insects and Severe Weather

Donald Trump's UFC birthday celebration at the White House faces severe weather and insect threats, prompting organisers to implement emergency measures to protect the event.

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