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Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s Final Fight Championship takeover at the White House is fast approaching — and it’s every bit as dramatic as you’d expect.
What’s going on? This week, a new construction project has been gaining momentum on the White House campus. It’s not Trump’s East Wing lobby – that’s it hold on for now – but a octagonal fighting castle on the South Lawn, surrounded by starry arches.
The event appears to be part of “Independence 250,” America’s 250th anniversary, but the date is not confirmed: The fight — booked by Trump’s longtime friend, UFC president Dana White — is scheduled for June 14, Trump’s 80th birthday. Trump himself is a devoted fan of the often brutal sport.
Who pays for it? Allegedly, it’s all UFC – in the amount of 60 million dollars. No event tickets will be sold directly, but as reported by BBC Sport“guest packages” for the event can cost up to $1.5 million each. (The rest of the tickets will go to US carriers, although they will have to pay their own way – and reportedly taking into account height and weight levels to attend.)
what is the main picture? Trump is enjoying himself personally and giving a close friend untold millions in free publicity by hosting his birthday party on the White House lawn.
Needless to say, none of this is normal – but increasingly, it also looks like business as usual, as the president tries to penetrate America. currencyhis passporthis national parksmany buildings in Washington and elsewhere, and even his 250th birthday with his own name, photo, and high quality beauty.
And so, it’s time to leave…
Here’s a quick message to end the week: Defector’s Kathryn Xu is on how to teach a cat to do tricks (with excellent video, and a gift link) Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you back here on Monday for the first day of June!
