A lawsuit has been filed to stop UFC Freedom 250 at the White House due to violations.
A lawsuit was filed on June 6th in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking to cancel UFC Freedom 250, a UFC event held at the White House.
With President Donald Trump’s birthday just around the corner, preparations are in full swing for UFC Freedom 250, scheduled to be held on the South Lawn of the White House.
The battle in the nation’s capital commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary, and will be held on the same day as President Trump’s birthday and Flag Day.
However, it is not all smooth sailing as there is a possibility of the event being canceled due to rain. In an interview with USA TODAY, The Weather Channel’s Jennifer Gray said the chance of thunderstorms on game night is “like flipping a coin.”
Trump, who turns 80 this year, becomes the second U.S. president to reach that age while in office. What about the other one? Former President Joe Biden was repeatedly mocked by President Trump with the nickname “Sleepy Joe.”
Here’s what you need to know ahead of President Trump’s big day.
When is President Trump’s 80th birthday?
Mr. Trump was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1946.
“I’m happy to share my birthday with the Stars and Stripes and the U.S. military,” he said in a 2017 Flag Day news release.
Health concerns rise ahead of President Trump’s birthday
As President Trump approaches his 80th birthday, there are growing concerns about his health.
An April Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 55% of U.S. adults do not believe President Trump is “in good physical health to effectively serve as president,” up from 28% in 2023. Nearly six in 10 also believe the president does not have the “mental acuity” necessary for the job.
Despite the criticism, the president’s doctor has repeatedly said Trump is “perfectly qualified” to be president, and White House press secretary Davis Ingle said his energy is “unparalleled.”
“President Trump is the sharpest and most approachable president in American history, working tirelessly to solve problems and deliver on his promises, and is in excellent health,” Ingle said.
USA TODAY’s Zach Anderson contributed to this report.
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