What began as an ambitious media consolidation by Paramount’s new chief has quickly evolved into something nobody in combat sports—or politics—saw coming. With Paramount’s $7.7 billion partnership with the UFC now official, sources confirm that President Donald Trump has greenlit one of the most audacious sporting events in American history: a live UFC event hosted directly on the lawn of the White House.

The proposed date, June 14, 2026, isn’t just another Saturday night fight card. It’s President Trump’s 80th birthday, and the event looks poised to blend political theater, entertainment spectacle, and martial artistry on a stage unlike any before. Expand Tweet

The Ultimate Power Play: Paramount, UFC, and Presidential Showmanship

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