White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day spark outrage
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 07:00 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
President Trump is hosting a UFC event at the White House on Flag Day, which has sparked widespread criticism. Many see it as inappropriate to hold a violent event on a day that marks the adoption of the US flag.
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