On Trump’s birthday, UFC fights at the White House. How did other presidents celebrate birthdays?

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The White House hosted UFC fights on Donald Trump's birthday, a first for the presidential residence. The event marked an unusual celebration that sparked questions about how predecessors marked their own birthdays in office. Trump has frequently blurred the lines between official functions and entertainment at the White House, using the venue for events that previous administrations kept more traditionally ceremonial. The article compares Trump's approach to birthday celebrations with historical norms established by earlier presidents, examining what their gatherings reveal about changing attitudes toward the presidency itself.