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President Trump hosted UFC at the White House and made headlines with Iran deal negotiations and controversial moments at the fights.

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President Trump removes Josh Hokit chain after his Michelle...

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President Trump removes Josh Hokit chain after his Michelle Obama comment. 🎥:...

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🗣️🙅‍♂️ President Donald Trump appeared uncomfortable after Josh Hokit's nasty remarks about Michelle Obama at UFC Freedom 250 ... to the point where he yanked the fighter's chain right off his own neck shortly after the controversial comment. 🎥: CNN

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🗣️🙅‍♂️ President Donald Trump appeared uncomfortable after Josh Hokit's nasty...

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BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" ou...

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BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every nigh...

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President Donald Trump walks out with Dana White for UFC Fre...

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President Donald Trump walks out with Dana White for UFC Freedom 250 at the Whit...

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🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump and Dana Whitemight've just had the best walkout of the night, before a single punch was thrown, arriving on the South Lawn in style! 🎥 Paramount+ / UFC

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🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump and Dana Whitemight've just had the best wal...

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JUST IN: Trump says Iran deal will be signed “within hours”...

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JUST IN: Trump says Iran deal will be signed “within hours” after being delayed...

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🗣️🙅‍♂️ President Donald Trump appeared uncomfortable after Josh Hokit's nasty...

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BREAKING: President Trump publicly rebukes Israel over its w...

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BREAKING: President Trump publicly rebukes Israel over its war against Hezbollah...

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President Trump confirmed that the US will continue bombing Iran‼️

He told a reporter that the US military intends to attack Iran “very hard” since they have failed to negotiate a deal.

Trump elaborated on this in a Truth Social post, writing: “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!”

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@rapJun 10

President Trump confirmed that the US will continue bombing Iran‼️ He told a re...

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Trump says a peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran‼️

The President announced the deal on his 80th birthday, confirming the Strait of Hormuz will now be open toll free and that the US will remove its Naval blockade 🙌

“Congratulations to all,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

What do y’all think about this⁉️

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@rapJun 14

Trump says a peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran‼️ The Presiden...

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Something about this getting deleted immediately makes it even questionable 🤨

The clip appears to show Donald Trump standing in a garden surrounded by several people dressed identically in red outfits and blonde wigs, creating an image that looks more like a fever dream than a political photo op.

Part of the reason it went viral is that there was very little context attached to the original post before it disappeared. The combination of the strange visuals, the quick deletion, and millions of people trying to figure out whether it was real, edited, AI-generated, or part of some larger event turned it into one of those internet moments where the confusion becomes the joke. At that point, nobody is even looking for answers anymore. They’re just sharing it because it feels like a scene that escaped from an alternate timeline.

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@memezarJun 13

Something about this getting deleted immediately makes it even questionable 🤨...

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"Without me there would be no Israel."

Donald Trump expressed frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the G7, criticizing Israel's strikes in Lebanon and suggesting Syria would do a better job fighting Hezbollah.

Tap the link in bio for more.

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@bloombergbusinessJun 16

"Without me there would be no Israel." Donald Trump expressed frustration with...

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One of the most recognizable lawns in the world is nearly re...

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@FoxNewsJun 11

One of the most recognizable lawns in the world is nearly ready for fight night....

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The UFC Octagon is now standing on the White House South Lawn. The lighting rig was built in Belgium, shipped to Philadelphia for testing, torn down and trucked to DC. It’s the first professional sporting event ever held at the White House.

UFC Freedom 250 takes place this Saturday. Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje. Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane for interim heavyweight gold. The event falls on Flag Day, America’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

Tickets are free. Screens will be set up across the National Mall for overflow crowds.

#reelheadline #pubity #viral

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@pubityJun 11

The UFC Octagon is now standing on the White House South Lawn. The lighting rig...

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TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94
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#TSRUpdatez: #TSRPolitics—Last month, a federal judge ruled that #DonaldTrump’s name must be removed from the #KennedyCenter. With the deadline now here, a Kennedy Center official has confirmed that his name has been removed.
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According to @apnews, Matt Floca, executive director and chief operating officer for the center, said in a filing that Trump’s name has been removed from “all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds, including the front portico, that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump.”
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It’s noted that a tarp has been concealing the scaffolding as workers worked to remove Trump’s name from the building. Therefore, onlookers have not yet gotten a clear visual of the name being removed. At the moment, it’s unclear when the tarp will be removed to show the building’s original name.
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As previously reported, Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the board “overstepped its statutory bounds” when adding Trump’s name to the building, and ordered his name to be removed. Last December, Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty sued President Donald Trump and the Board of Trustees after his named was added to the building. Her lawsuit is what led to the judge ruling on the name removal. (📸: @apnews, @gettyimages) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffJW

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@theshaderoomJun 13

TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94 ____________________________________ #TSR...

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JUSTIN GAETHJE 🤝 DONALD TRUMP #ufcfreedom250 #ufcwhitehouse #ufc #trump #gaethje

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@ufcopeurosportJun 15

JUSTIN GAETHJE 🤝 DONALD TRUMP #ufcfreedom250 #ufcwhitehouse #ufc #trump #gaethj...

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Travis Pastrana backflipped a dirt bike over the South Lawn of the White House, pulling off one of the more surreal stunts ever staged on the grounds. The Nitro Circus founder performed the jump as part of the UFC event President Donald Trump hosted at the White House, an octagon built on the lawn to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, which also fell on the president's birthday weekend.

The stunt began as a long shot. Pastrana pitched it to UFC CEO Dana White at a Power Slap event, fully expecting to be laughed off. "You grabbed me at Power Slap and said, 'I want to do a backflip on the South Lawn of the White House,'" White recalled. Instead, he called in a favor from the Oval Office and made it happen, with Pastrana hauling in custom-built ramps to clear the height needed to frame the mansion behind him.

He did not go alone. Pastrana brought a crew of motocross and FMX legends, including Ricky Carmichael, Brian Deegan, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg, and Jeremy McGrath. The Annapolis native skipped a rally event the same day, a choice that could cost him a season championship, to take the once-in-a-lifetime jump.

Media: @nitrocircus

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@wastedJun 13

Travis Pastrana backflipped a dirt bike over the South Lawn of the White House,...

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@tmzsportsJun 15

🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump and Dana White might’ve just had the best wa...

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@wealthJun 15

Donald Trump is now 80 years old. 🇺🇸🎂 Born in Queens, New York, in June 14th...

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“Loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser.” That was Robert De Niro’s message as he took aim at President Trump during a First Amendment fundraising event in New York City on Sunday, arguing that America is “not so lovable right now.” The Oscar-winning actor went on to say he cannot love a country led by Trump, escalating his long-running criticism of the president.

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@foxnewsJun 15

“Loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love...

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James Dolan takes a shot at Zohran Mamdani, saying he’s “not...

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@TheDunkCentralJun 10

James Dolan takes a shot at Zohran Mamdani, saying he’s “not a Knicks fan.” Dol...

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🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump and Dana Whitemight've j...

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@TMZJun 15

🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump and Dana Whitemight've just had the best wal...

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BREAKING: Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal. FOX News' Trey Yingst has the latest.

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@foxnewsJun 14

BREAKING: Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal. FOX News' Trey...

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Donald Trump turned 80 years today‼️

He’s the oldest US President in history to take office, and by the end of his second term, he will be the oldest US President to ever hold office 👀

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@rapJun 15

Donald Trump turned 80 years today‼️ He’s the oldest US President in history to...

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The massive arena built for tomorrow’s UFC event on June 14 at the White House has been unveiled. UFC Freedom 250 will be the first major professional sporting event ever held on White House grounds and coincides with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.
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The event is expected to host thousands of fans and is scheduled to be headlined by a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. In the days leading up to the event, a group of local residents and advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit seeking to stop it, arguing that hosting a large-scale UFC card on White House grounds would create security, logistical, and public resource concerns. A federal judge ultimately denied the request, allowing the event to move forward as planned.
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(📸: Getty)

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@complexsportsJun 13

The massive arena built for tomorrow’s UFC event on June 14 at the White House h...

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Trump’s Unpopular UFC Birthday; Confusing Iran Deal; Mamdani Celebrates Knicks Win: A Closer Look

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@latenightsethJun 16

Trump’s Unpopular UFC Birthday; Confusing Iran Deal; Mamdani Celebrates Knicks W...

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BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every night, President Trump announces. "I'm going to tell you because they just figured it out. So now that they figured it out, I can tell you it was very hard for me. I wanted to say it so badly." "When it's over, you will see oil drop to where it was before."

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@foxnewsJun 10

BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every nigh...

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The article is totally false btw. You can add up every gover...

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@elonmuskJun 14

The article is totally false btw. You can add up every government incentive my c...

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The President has been clear from day one: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. Once again, President Trump's efforts to establish peace have paid off for the American people, despite countless attempts to thwart it by people who hate America and President Trump

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@jdJun 15

The President has been clear from day one: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon...

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Why is Sydney Sweeney in it? 😭 Nicki Minaj posted a birthday tribute for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday yesterday, and people quickly pointed out an AI-generated Sydney Sweeney making a cameo alongside the president, Nicki, and Elon Musk in one of the photos attached to the post. (📷: X/NickiMinaj)

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@tmzJun 15

Why is Sydney Sweeney in it? 😭 Nicki Minaj posted a birthday tribute for Presid...

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JUST IN: Trump says "I love inflation"

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@KalshiJun 10

JUST IN: Trump says "I love inflation"

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JUST IN: Trump says Iran deal is to be signed tomorrow and t...

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@KalshiJun 13

JUST IN: Trump says Iran deal is to be signed tomorrow and the Strait of Hormuz...

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IT’S GOTTA BE THE BAG

Jordyn Woods’ bright orange purse became an unlikely Knicks playoff good-luck charm after she carried it to a string of wins, turning it into a fan-favorite superstition.

But when heightened security for President Trump’s attendance at Game 3 enforced a strict no-bag policy, Woods was forced to leave it behind and fans were quick to blame the missing bag for the Knicks loss.😅🏀👜

However, the bag is back in the building tonight! Swipe to the end to see the look

📸: @jordynwoods / @woodsbyjordyn / Getty

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@complexstyleJun 10

IT’S GOTTA BE THE BAG Jordyn Woods’ bright orange purse became an unlikely Knic...

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Vice President J.D. Vance says he thinks it's really weird Jeffrey Epstein was hanging around some of the richest, most powerful people in the world ... a group he says does not include his boss, President Donald Trump.

🎥: ABC

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Vice President J.D. Vance says he thinks it's really weird Jeffrey Epstein was h...

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@tmz_tvJun 15

Why is Sydney Sweeney in it? 😭 Nicki Minaj posted a birthday tribute for Presi...

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The White House offered a first look Thursday morning at the UFC arena being constructed on the South Lawn. The temporary setup features the promotion’s signature "octagon" and will host a UFC fight card on June 14, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday. 🇺🇸

📸: Getty

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The White House offered a first look Thursday morning at the UFC arena being con...

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@thecutJun 13

There's a $125 orange faux-ostrich clutch that New York Knicks fans have decided...

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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of the Freedom 250 Fan Fest near the White House on Sunday, after defying what he claimed was a ban from the historic event. For weeks, Strickland had publicly insisted he was excluded over his criticism of President Trump, a claim UFC CEO Dana White rejected, saying "nobody is banned" and citing limited seating at the temporary venue.

Strickland showed up in Washington anyway. After being mobbed at a pre-fight press conference on Friday, he walked openly into the Fan Fest on the Ellipse, where tens of thousands had gathered to watch on screens, and briefly stepped into a wrestling ring set up on the grass. The largely pro-Trump crowd jeered, and law enforcement moved in.

Accounts of why differ. The US Park Police said in a statement that Strickland's "unplanned presence" caused "disorder," and that agencies including the US Marshals evacuated him "for his own and public safety." Strickland said he was not arrested but "may have been charged with disorderly conduct," a Class B misdemeanor in DC, joking, "I don't know what that is but it sounds cool."

Sources: HappyPunch, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, HuffPost.

Media: x SStricklandMMA

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@wastedJun 15

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of the Freedom 250 Fa...

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President Trump has taken out another bad actor in the world...

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@TMZJun 13

President Trump has taken out another bad actor in the world, blowing up the lea...

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Trump says he may keep a UFC arena on the White House lawn permanently 👀🇺🇸 #UFC #whitehouse #mma #trump

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@jonbernardkJun 11

Trump says he may keep a UFC arena on the White House lawn permanently 👀🇺🇸 #U...

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Trump Brags About Peace in Iran, Announces Lift of Strait of Hormuz Blockade

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@latenightsethJun 16

Trump Brags About Peace in Iran, Announces Lift of Strait of Hormuz Blockade

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UFC president Dana White was in awe of what happened at Freedom 250 at the White House, but was very clear after: there will be no repeat occurrence—despite what U.S. President Donald Trump or anyone else might ask.⁠
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“I can’t afford it,” White said in a post-fight press conference when asked about staging another White House event. “There’s no fucking way we can do this again. I’ll never do the Sphere again, and we’ll never do this again.”⁠
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UFC went to Freedom 250 expected to lose about $30 million from the event, recouping only half of the $60 million the fights cost to put on. The mixed-martial arts showcase, however, drew nearly 200,000 people over the weekend to the Ellipse, adjacent to the South Lawn where the fights were held. Merchandise sales, meanwhile, doubled the prior UFC record, and White said Paramount CEO David Ellison was pleased with the event’s impact on the Paramount+ streaming service. ⁠
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Specific viewership figures from UFC Freedom 250 haven’t yet been disclosed, but the fight is projected to be a sizable lift for Paramount+.⁠
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“In every way you can measure success, … it was monstrous tonight. You don’t get calls from billionaires flipping out too often,” White said of Ellison. ⁠
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White, however, said he has no appetite for staging any future events outdoors after grappling all weekend with weather uncertainty. ⁠
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“I don’t ever want to fucking be outside again,” he said. “There’s just too much.”⁠
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Full story in bio.

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@frontofficesportsJun 15

UFC president Dana White was in awe of what happened at Freedom 250 at the White...

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SUGA SEAN GETS IT DONE.

At the historic UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House South Lawn, Sean “Suga” O’Malley delivered a spectacular knockout victory over Aiemann Zahabi. The unprecedented fight card took place in front of President Donald Trump and thousands of guests to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the President’s 80th birthday.

h/t @ufc

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@smokecenterJun 15

SUGA SEAN GETS IT DONE. At the historic UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White...

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🚨🏆 TRUMP LEVANTARÁ LA COPA

De acuerdo con Ben Jacobs, Donald Trump estará presente en la premiación del Mundial 2026 y podrá levantar el trofeo junto al equipo campeón, tal como ocurrió en el Mundial de Clubes. 🇺🇸👀

🏆 Entregará la Copa del Mundo junto a Gianni Infantino el próximo 19 de julio en el MetLife Stadium.

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@cracks_igJun 16

🚨🏆 TRUMP LEVANTARÁ LA COPA De acuerdo con Ben Jacobs, Donald Trump estará pre...

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🚨BREAKING: Josh Hokit in his post White House fight intervi...

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@PolymarketSportJun 15

🚨BREAKING: Josh Hokit in his post White House fight interview in front of Donal...

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Stephen A. Smith says Donald Trump should be worried if he r...

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@TheDunkCentralJun 10

Stephen A. Smith says Donald Trump should be worried if he runs for president 👀...

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Gianni Infantino recently defended the World Cup in North America despite heavy media backlash around the tournament 👀

🎙️ Gianni Infantino on Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the US:

“It is unfortunate what happened to him, but we do not control everything. We need to stay cool and relax. I want to unite the world with this World Cup.”

🎙️ Gianni Infantino on ticket prices:

“The demand for tickets in this edition was unprecedented compared to any previous edition

The demand was 10 times that of any previous edition”

US President Donald Trump even said the same thing when adressing the press today...

🎙 Donald Trump:

“It’s the best World Cup they’ve ever had. They’ve never sold tickets at that level...” 🤷🏽‍♂️

Thoughts? 💭

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@goalJun 10

Gianni Infantino recently defended the World Cup in North America despite heavy...

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Gary Lineker tells @mishalhusain Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have a "very odd" relationship.

Hear his take on the World Cup — and "astronomical" ticket prices — at the link in bio, or watch The Mishal Husain Show at bloomberg.com/video

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@bloombergbusinessJun 12

Gary Lineker tells @mishalhusain Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantin...

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The Arena reacts to President Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals 👀

#nba #knicks #trump #nbafinals

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@gilsarena0Jun 10

The Arena reacts to President Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals 👀 #nba...

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@jonbernardkJun 12

Trump says he may keep a UFC arena on the White House lawn permanently 👀🇺🇸 #U...

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Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years cultivating one of the most important relationships in global politics.

Now, that relationship with Donald Trump may be becoming a liability, explains Dan Williams. Find out more via the link in bio.

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@bloombergbusinessJun 16

Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years cultivating one of the most important relatio...

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Nicki Minaj is making headlines again after wishing Donald Trump a happy 80th birthday. ⁠
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The Queens rapper posted a series of AI-generated images to X on Sunday (June 14), showing herself alongside the former president in different fantasy-style scenes, including a ballroom moment and a cartoon-like version of the pair.⁠
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“Happy 80th birthday Mr. President,” she wrote.⁠
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The post quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with fans flooding the replies questioning the surprising shoutout.⁠
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See the AI-generated images at the link in bio.

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@billboardJun 15

Nicki Minaj is making headlines again after wishing Donald Trump a happy 80th bi...

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🚨 MAJOR BREAKING! 🤯 Donald Trump will be allowed to lift...

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@PolymarketFCJun 16

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING! 🤯 Donald Trump will be allowed to lift the 2026 World Cup t...

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Fresh off his South Carolina Republican primary victory, Sen. Lindsey Graham credited President Donald Trump with helping secure his win, joking that Trump ranks “not far behind God” in importance.

Graham said Trump’s early endorsement “changed everything” and called it the most consequential backing in Republican politics, underscoring the president’s continued influence within the GOP.

The four-term senator defeated five challengers with more than 57% of the vote.

Traders predict a 2% chance Graham will be the next Senate majority leader.

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@polymarketJun 11

Fresh off his South Carolina Republican primary victory, Sen. Lindsey Graham cre...

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In a video President Trump posted on TikTok ahead of the UFC Freedom 250, he compared “The Claw” to the Eiffel Tower:⁠
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“Many don’t know that in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower—1889 it was built. It was supposed to be taken down immediately after the World’s Fair, and then they said, ‘You know, we sorta like it, let’s leave it up a little bit longer.’ Well, they never took it down.⁠
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And, you know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people…I’m looking at it, and maybe we'll never ever take it down."

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@frontofficesportsJun 14

In a video President Trump posted on TikTok ahead of the UFC Freedom 250, he com...

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President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event is set to take place Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House, coinciding with the president’s 80th birthday and drawing more than 4,000 spectators despite forecasts of severe weather.

The card, held inside UFC’s massive “Claw” structure surrounding the Octagon, begins at 8 p.m. ET and features seven fights, including a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje and an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.

Trump says the UFC is covering the cost of the event, though court filings indicate more than $60 million in government resources and labor have been devoted to the production.

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@polymarketsportsJun 14

President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event is set to take place Sunday on th...

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After years in the making, the UFC officially hosted its “Freedom 250” event on the White House lawn on Sunday evening, highlighted by a stunning main event between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria for the lightweight championship. 👊

The event largely went off without a hitch following a brief delay due to the weather. However, UFC president Dana White wasn’t exactly optimistic when asked whether the promotion could return to the White House in the future. 🤔

In fact, White was fairly demonstrative in terms of shutting down the idea.

🗣️ - “In every way you can measure success … it was monstrous tonight. You don’t get calls from billionaires flipping out too often,” White told members of the media after the event.

Despite that fact, don’t expect the UFC to return to the White House anytime soon. 👎

🗣️ - “I don’t ever want to f—king be outside again,” he said. “There’s just too much.”

The simple reasoning comes down to finances. Front Office Sports reports that the UFC is expected to lose $30 million on the event, with extremely limited seating and the fights being shown on Paramount+ rather than the company’s old pay-per-view model.

“I can’t afford it,” he said in a post-fight press conference when asked about staging another White House event. “There’s no f—ing way we can do this again. I’ll never do the Sphere again, and we’ll never do this again.” ❌

Beyond that, the fight card was highly divisive among sports fans, with some praising the idea, while others slammed it for being overtly political and the brainchild of President Donald Trump.

🗣️ - “This event was for America’s 250th birthday. There was no other political agenda for the event, or anything like that,” White claimed. “…I was just honored to be the person [Trump] trusted to deliver tonight. I hope that everybody, as an American, feels that we did.” 🇺🇸

Even despite that honor, it’s seemingly not enough to get White to repeat the feat in the future.

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After years in the making, the UFC officially hosted its “Freedom 250” event on...

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UFC fighter @NoBickal, who won by knockout at UFC Freedom 25...

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UFC fighter @NoBickal, who won by knockout at UFC Freedom 250, says the fighting...

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Trump Touts Iran Deal After Cancelling Planned Strikes

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Trump Touts Iran Deal After Cancelling Planned Strikes

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🏆🇺🇸 Donald Trump has been given the go ahead to lift the World Cup trophy with the winning team.

He will present the trophy to the World Cup Champions alongside Gianni Infantino. @bendavidjacobs

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🏆🇺🇸 Donald Trump has been given the go ahead to lift the World Cup trophy wit...

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Karl-Anthony Towns’ fiancée, Jordyn Woods, had carried the same orange purse to every Knicks playoff win. Ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, a temporary no-bag policy was put in place due to President Donald Trump’s attendance, forcing Woods to leave her lucky charm at home. She even wore a custom orange heel inspired by the bag, but the Knicks lost 115-111 to the Spurs. For Game 4, the bag ban was lifted, Woods brought back her signature orange purse, and the Knicks secured a 107-106 buzzer-beater victory. This is great marketing!!!

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Karl-Anthony Towns’ fiancée, Jordyn Woods, had carried the same orange purse to...

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NEW: Trump says Iran could get “the greatest deal in history...

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NEW: Trump says Iran could get “the greatest deal in history” if it surrenders &...

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Bitcoin vs AI + SpaceX's Historic IPO | PBD #815

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Bitcoin vs AI + SpaceX's Historic IPO | PBD #815

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WHAT DID JOSH HOKIT GIVE PRESIDENT TRUMP? 👀 #ufc #mma #joshhokit #whitehouse

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WHAT DID JOSH HOKIT GIVE PRESIDENT TRUMP? 👀 #ufc #mma #joshhokit #whitehouse

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@complexJun 13

The massive arena built for tomorrow’s UFC event on June 14 at the White House h...

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The only thing Donald Trump wanted for his birthday was reso...

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@GrantCardoneJun 14

The only thing Donald Trump wanted for his birthday was resolution with Iran. B...

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The Department of Justice has approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the biggest regulatory hurdle to a merger that would reshape Hollywood. The DOJ's Antitrust Division signed off on Friday without requiring any divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions, concluding the deal would not harm competition in streaming, linear TV, or theatrical film. A Paramount spokesperson thanked the agency for its "thorough review."

The tie-up would combine Paramount assets like CBS, CBS News, and Paramount+ with Warner's HBO Max, Warner Bros. Pictures, CNN, TNT, and HGTV, making the merged company the largest theatrical distributor in the US and a top-five streamer. David Ellison's Skydance won the company after a hostile bid topped an earlier $82 billion Netflix offer.

The approval is not the final word, and it has drawn fierce criticism. The deal still faces antitrust reviews in the EU and UK. Senator Elizabeth Warren called it "terrible news," citing the Ellison family's close ties to President Trump and alleging the process "reeked of corruption," and urged state attorneys general to block it. The deal is not yet formally closed.

Sources: Variety, Deadline, NPR.

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The Department of Justice has approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of W...

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New renders of New York's much-needed Penn Station renovation have been shared by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) (a joint venture led by Halmar and Skanska). The images follow the announcement of PTP as lead developer for the project on 20 May 2026.

In a statement, Amtrak said the station's new single-level concourse, featuring "stone and bronze with soaring ceilings," would consolidate all public activity on a single level above the platforms. It added that the project would create a new entrance on Eighth Avenue leading to a new train hall, expand track capacity, improve the station’s existing subterranean structure, and "replace cramped, decrepit walkways with open, beautiful concourses."

Construction is expected to start in late 2027 and complete in 2034. Madison Square Garden and all railroads will continue to operate during the works.

USDOT and Amtrak took control of the Penn Station project from New York's MTA in 2025. It is understood that the federal government will now provide $8BN in funding for the project, and that New York Governor Kathy Hochul has, as a result, withdrawn a $1BN commitment previously put forward by the state.

Commenting on the new renders, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said: “The Golden Age of Transportation is coming thanks to President Trump. He had a vision to transform this dirty, falling-apart station in the middle of his hometown into a state-of-the-art transit hub that millions can enjoy for generations to come. American families deserve a safe, efficient, and clean commute to their homes, jobs, and churches. I look forward to our continued partnership in delivering this momentous landmark that will completely transform New York City as we know it today.”

📷 PTP

#architecturelovers #construction #TheB1M #infrastructure #pennstation

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@theb1mJun 10

New renders of New York's much-needed Penn Station renovation have been shared b...

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Donald Trump was in the Octagon to congratulate Justin Gaethje on his lightweight title win. #UFCFreedom250 #UFC

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@espnJun 15

Donald Trump was in the Octagon to congratulate Justin Gaethje on his lightweigh...

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🚨TRENDING: Josh Hokit just called Michelle Obama “a man” in...

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@PolymarketSportJun 15

🚨TRENDING: Josh Hokit just called Michelle Obama “a man” in front of Donald Tru...

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New CNN footage shows President Trump taking off the chain Josh Hokit had just gifted him at UFC Freedom 250. It came moments after Hokit’s controversial Michelle Obama remark.

(via CNN)

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@knockoutalertsJun 15

New CNN footage shows President Trump taking off the chain Josh Hokit had just g...

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We asked UFC fighters for their favourite Donald Trump quote 😂🇺🇸 #ufc #mma #whotehouse #trump

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@kairouzbrosJun 11

We asked UFC fighters for their favourite Donald Trump quote 😂🇺🇸 #ufc #mma #w...

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🚨BREAKING: FIFA Peace Prize winner, Donald Trump, will be a...

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@PolymarketSportJun 16

🚨BREAKING: FIFA Peace Prize winner, Donald Trump, will be allowed to lift the W...

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@thearena0Jun 10

Is Trump to blame for Game 3 loss?

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President Donald Trump was asked about how he felt that the FBI thwarted a planned drone attack to take place during UFC Freedom 250, his answer? Well let’s just say he was unfazed.

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@tmzsportsJun 16

President Donald Trump was asked about how he felt that the FBI thwarted a plann...

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Well... We Didn't See THIS Coming... | TMZ TV Ep 6/9/26

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@tmzJun 10

Well... We Didn't See THIS Coming... | TMZ TV Ep 6/9/26

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Donald Trump nominated Senator Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State in November 2024 (taking office January 21, 2025), a move widely seen as aligning his second administration with a experienced foreign policy voice who transformed from a 2016 rival into a trusted ally. While Vice President JD Vance is often considered the primary heir to the "America First" movement, Rubio is regarded as a key figure in the future of the party, with some analysts seeing him as a potential 2028
Reasons for selecting Rubio included:
Foreign Policy Expertise & Alignment: As a high-ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Rubio possesses extensive foreign policy experience. He aligns with Trump’s "America First" approach, emphasizing national interests, particularly regarding China, Iran, and Venezuela.
From Rival to Ally: Despite a bitter rivalry during the 2016 Republican primary, Rubio became a staunch supporter of Trump. This evolution helped build trust within the Trump transition team, with officials noting a "great relationship, both professionally and personally".
Latino Outreach & Experience: Rubio is the first Latino to serve as the nation's top diplomat, strengthening the administration’s ties to key demographics.
Confirmation Strength: Rubio was widely viewed as a candidate who could be easily confirmed by the Senate, which he proved by receiving a 99-0 vote.

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#geopolitics #america #viralreels #viral #reels

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Donald Trump nominated Senator Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State in Nov...

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@ceobeingceoJun 13

Gunshots at a high-profile dinner, and within seconds, the president was rushed...

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We asked UFC fighters for their favourite Donald Trump quote 😂🇺🇸 #UFC #whitehouse #donaldtrump

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@jonbernardkJun 11

We asked UFC fighters for their favourite Donald Trump quote 😂🇺🇸 #UFC #whiteh...

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Donald Trump fue a la cancha y cerraron el piso del Madison Square Garden 😳

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@eduardo_vhmxJun 10

Donald Trump fue a la cancha y cerraron el piso del Madison Square Garden 😳

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White House Preps UFC Cage Match for Trump's 80th Birthday

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@bloomberg-newsJun 13

White House Preps UFC Cage Match for Trump's 80th Birthday

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Donald Trump Just Fired Shots At Stephen A Smith 😭 #shorts

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@theflightmikeJun 11

Donald Trump Just Fired Shots At Stephen A Smith 😭 #shorts

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JUST IN: Trump says Obama's Iran deal would have let Iran ge...

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@PolymarketJun 13

JUST IN: Trump says Obama's Iran deal would have let Iran get a nuclear weapon “...

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JUST IN: Trump says the Iran deal includes 99.9% of what he...

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@PolymarketJun 16

JUST IN: Trump says the Iran deal includes 99.9% of what he wants.

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Hunter Biden joked that he would only run for office in 2028 if California Governor Gavin Newsom chose him as his vice president, saying the vice president’s residence is “a lot cooler” and the job is “a lot easier.”

He made the comments during an episode of This Is Gavin Newsom, where Newsom jokingly introduced him as a “presidential candidate” after President Donald Trump recently commented on Biden’s political future.

The lighthearted exchange comes as Hunter Biden has begun making more public appearances after spending years largely out of the spotlight.

Traders predict a 23% chance Gavin Newsom will win the Democratic nomination in 2028.

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@polymarketJun 12

Hunter Biden joked that he would only run for office in 2028 if California Gover...

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UFC fighter Josh Hokit, who made headlines by stumbling up to the scale and throwing up on himself during the UFC Freedom 250 weigh-ins on Saturday, declared that former First Lady Michelle Obama “is a man” after his Round 2 TKO win over Derrick Lewis on Sunday night. 😬

In one of the many Idiocracy-esque scenes that was produced by the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night, Josh Hokit’s post-fight comments may have taken the cake.

As popular political commentator Tim Miller succinctly summarized, Hokit shouted “‘Michelle Obama is a man!’ on the White House lawn in a ring sponsored by Bud Light only available on Larry Ellison’s Paramount Plus.” 📺

While some people may want this to be their representation of the United States of America, comedian Shane Gillis apparently isn’t one of them. 👎

Gillis — despite being a recent fixture at UFC fights and being largely associated with the right-wing comedy/podcast “man-o-sphere” that helped Donald Trump secure the votes of young men — wasn’t a fan of Hokit’s comments.

🗣️ - “I didn’t love that,” Gillis told a reporter when asked about Hokit’s comments.

Hokit’s comments about the former First Lady came just a day after he told the media that he had been drinking the night before because he had “a giant black man that wants to knock me out.”

Hokit, 28 years old, improved to 10-0-0 in the UFC with his win over Derrick Lewis and is currently the 5th ranked heavyweight fighter in the company. 👊

Follow 👉 @brobible for all things “dude” 😎

#ufc #mma #guys #men #dudes

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@brobibleJun 15

UFC fighter Josh Hokit, who made headlines by stumbling up to the scale and thro...

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President Donald Trump and Dana White walk out from the Oval...

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@UnderdogJun 15

President Donald Trump and Dana White walk out from the Oval Office to UFC Freed...

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President Donald Trump is not currently planning to attend the USMNT's opening World Cup match against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The President’s plans, of course, can always remain subject to change. It would be highly unusual for the head of state of a host nation to skip their team’s opening game at a men’s World Cup.

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@theathletichqJun 10

President Donald Trump is not currently planning to attend the USMNT's opening W...

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Over the past two months, US President Donald Trump has sent mixed messages about negotiations with Iran, at times saying a peace deal was close and at other times threatening military action.

A compilation by CNN found that Trump has claimed since March that an agreement with Iran was near or that peace was imminent at least 39 times.

His public statements have repeatedly shifted between optimistic predictions, warnings of devastating military strikes if talks failed, and announcements of de-escalation shortly after issuing ultimatums.

Despite his repeated claims that a breakthrough is imminent, no final agreement has been reached.

Traders predict a 56% chance they will reach a permanent peace deal by the end of August.

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@polymarketJun 12

Over the past two months, US President Donald Trump has sent mixed messages abou...

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Donald Trump fue a la cancha y cerraron el piso del Madison Square Garden 😳 #NBA #deportes #TikTokDeportes #donaldtrump #nbafinals

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@eduardo_vhmxJun 10

Donald Trump fue a la cancha y cerraron el piso del Madison Square Garden 😳 #NB...

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US President Donald Trump called USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino to wish him luck ahead of USA’s opening match later today 🇺🇸

🗣️ Donald Trump to Mauricio Pochettino on phone:

“You are a fantastic guy, a fantastic guy. We know about your record and success. I think you got a really good chance of going all the way. I want to wish you all the luck.”

Do they actually have a chance?

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@goalJun 12

US President Donald Trump called USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino to wish him l...

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It appears that President Trump might have been serious when he said the UFC’s structure at the White House could be there permanently. 😂

Last week, Trump suggested that the UFC White House structure

🗣️ - “The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be taken down immediately, and then they said we sort of like it, let’s leave it up longer.

“We’re building something in front of the White House, it’s quite attractive to a lot of people. I’m looking at it, and maybe we’ll never ever take it down.” 🤷‍♂️

According to Dana White, Trump is currently trying to talk him into selling the UFC structure to potentially keep it at the White House.

🗣️ - “He first called me and said this thing is incredible and he says to me I think I’m going to keep this claw, I’m going to give 10 cents on the dollar when the show is over.”

“He called me a few days ago and said this claw thing is unbelievable, I’m going to give you 5 cents on the dollar when this things over.” 🤝

Despite Trump wanting to keep the structure, the UFC has indicated it will be taken down as soon as the event ends.

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#ufc #mma #trump #guys #men

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@brobibleJun 12

It appears that President Trump might have been serious when he said the UFC’s s...

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IRAN WARNING: Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt...

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@NEWSMAXJun 14

IRAN WARNING: Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt joined "The Count" t...

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Today is Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

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@pubityJun 14

Today is Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

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President Trump Removes Josh Hokit Chain After Michelle Obama Comment, New Video Shows

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@tmzJun 15

President Trump Removes Josh Hokit Chain After Michelle Obama Comment, New Video...

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BREAKING: President Donald Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Ar...

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@NEWSMAXJun 13

BREAKING: President Donald Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airst...

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President Donald Trump spoke via phone with the U.S. men’s national team on Thursday night to offer his support ahead of the team’s opening game at the 2026 World Cup.

Trump will not be in attendance for the team’s opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.

The call lasted around two minutes, a team spokesman told The Athletic.

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@theathletichqJun 12

President Donald Trump spoke via phone with the U.S. men’s national team on Thur...

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Arthur Laffer’s ideas reshaped economic debates by showing how tax levels can influence growth, investment, and government revenue in ways people hadn’t clearly visualised before.

He became widely known for the Laffer Curve, which helped drive discussions around lower taxes and supply-side growth, later advising presidents like Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump and earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

His influence continues today, as his theories remain central to debates on how countries design tax systems and promote stronger economic growth.

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#ArthurLaffer #laffercurve #supplyside #taxpolicy #economicgrowth

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@ceobeingceoJun 14

Arthur Laffer’s ideas reshaped economic debates by showing how tax levels can in...

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Trump says he may keep a UFC arena on the White House lawn permanently 👀🇺🇸 #UFC #whitehouse #mma

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@kairouzbrosJun 11

Trump says he may keep a UFC arena on the White House lawn permanently 👀🇺🇸 #U...

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