The UFC Freedom 250 event, held Sunday at the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, occurred without issue despite earlier rumors of potential weather issues.
Diego Lopes fights Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington.(Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)
The fights celebrating America’s 250th birthday featured most of Trump’s family, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and were hosted by Joe Rogan.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attends UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
First lady Melania Trump walks out to the UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
