‘Reeks of corruption’: protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday (opens original article in a new tab)

Protesters opposed a UFC event hosted by Trump on his birthday near the White House, criticizing it as corrupt and inappropriate for federal land.

• Protesters gathered near the White House to oppose a UFC event hosted by Trump on his 80th birthday, calling it corrupt and inappropriate.
• The event, held on federal park land, was criticized for commercializing government property and promoting violence.
• Opponents included groups like Third Act Virginia and Code Pink, who highlighted issues of militarism, inequality, and corporate influence.