Trump to mark 80th birthday with UFC fight at the White House amid US 250th anniversary celebrations

On June 14, on his 80th birthday, U.S. President Donald Trump organized a UFC tournament on the White House lawn. At the same time, the U.S. celebrates Flag Day on this day—one of the most important stages in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (July 4, 2026), UNN reports, citing The Washington Post.

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Today, June 14, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates a major milestone—his 80th birthday. At the same time, he has already become the oldest leader in American history, surpassing his predecessor Joe Biden, who was elected president at the age of 77.

In addition, this day marks an important national holiday in the U.S.—Flag Day, which was intended to be one of the symbolic stages of preparation for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, but this year it found itself at the center of attention due to the celebration of Donald Trump's jubilee.

Trump's face will be engraved on a commemorative gold coin dedicated to the 250th anniversary. His stern gaze will look out from commemorative passports. Administration officials are pushing for the introduction of a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait. On Trump's 80th birthday, June 14, the White House lawn will transform into a ring for the UFC fight "Freedom 250"

"I think it's going to be the biggest event we've ever had at the White House," the president said.

However, according to the publication, some of the invited artists refused to participate in the Great American State Fair—one of the main events of the anniversary—stating they did not realize how closely the event was tied to the president.

The president responded by announcing that he would headline the event himself, as he is "the main attraction in the world, a man who draws a much larger audience than Elvis in his prime, and he does it without a guitar." Historians, political leaders, and others are concerned that America's 250th anniversary, which could have been an opportunity to unite a divided country, is so focused on Trump that it will instead become just another polarizing event on the national landscape

At the same time, according to the publication, the most visible elements of the national celebration are taking shape not in classrooms, on fairgrounds, or parade routes, but in a series of events organized by the White House and centered on Trump.

Through a presidential task force he created by executive order, naming himself chairman, he has pushed initiatives aimed at defining how this milestone event is perceived and experienced. These events are only part of a broader effort dedicated to the semiquincentennial, much of which is organized by non-partisan and state groups focused on education, local history, and civic engagement. But the White House-backed programs are larger, more centralized, and clearly highlighted under a brand, positioning the president and his agenda, as well as his view of history, at the center of the most widely broadcast moments

In addition, during a Congressional hearing, Congressman Jared Huffman also accused Trump of trying to "hijack the country's 250th anniversary… and rewrite history."

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White voters without a college degree have become massively disillusioned with the Trump economy. Approval ratings among this key electorate have dropped to 33-47 percent.