Trump calls ‘incredible’ UFC event ‘one of the most exciting days in the history’ of the White House

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President Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House lawn Monday night, calling it 'incredible' and 'one of the most exciting days in the history' of the White House. The 'UFC Freedom 250' card marked an unusual use of the presidential residence for a sporting spectacle. Trump's embrace of the combat sport, and his willingness to turn the White House grounds into a venue for it, reflects his broader effort to align himself with popular entertainment and the UFC's massive fan base. The event underscores how Trump's relationship with traditional presidential norms continues to diverge from his predecessors.