Heavyweight Derrick Lewis says the quiet part out loud.
Donald Trump’s 80th birthday UFC extravaganza has been touted by one of its star players as a helpful “distraction” from the troubles the president himself created for Americans.
The UFC’s all-time knockout leader, Derrick Lewis, described the upcoming event as a much-needed respite. Lewis, who was added to Sunday’s fight card at Trump’s request, is facing fellow heavyweight Josh Hokit in the fourth of seven fights scheduled to take place at the gaudy new addition to the White House’s South Lawn dubbed ‘the Claw’ on Sunday evening.
Construction continues on the Ultimate Fighting Championship "Claw" and the octagon fighting ring on the South Lawn of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump’s octogenarian birthday party comes as many Americans are struggling to grapple with the rising cost of living, and are blaming his administration for it. When asked about the increase on Wednesday, Trump offered a startling response.
“I love the inflation,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. “You know why? Because as soon as this war is over ... when the war is over, it’s coming down, it’s going to come down like a rock. ” The president launched the war in Iran without approval from Congress in February.
Despite a tentative ceasefire in April, it has now dragged on for well over three months, increasing the cost of oil and pushing up gas prices exponentially.
“I’m happy to be part of American history,” he said. “This is one of the events they’ll be talking about 100 years from now. ”
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