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WorldPublished: 15 June 2026 at 13:20

Trump's birthday marked with cage fighting on the White House lawn

US President Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn for his 78th birthday, an unprecedented spectacle.

Foto: France 24

On Sunday, June 14, US President Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday by hosting mixed martial arts (MMA) fights on the White House lawn. The event marks an unprecedented spectacle, highlighting Trump's willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family's business interests. The fights took place on the White House grounds, traditionally used for official ceremonies rather than sports events. Trump has previously shown support for MMA and has attended fights, but this is the first time such an event has been held directly on the presidential residence's lawn.

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