Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon

Author: Joseph StepanskyPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United States

SportsPolitics

Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon

A UFC event is being held at the White House for Donald Trump's 80th birthday, featuring 14 MMA fighters and 4,000 invite-only attendees. Trump has a long history with combat sports, dating back to his involvement with WWE in the 1980s. Experts analyze how the match reflects Trump's pugilistic political career.

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