# How UFC Scored a White House Fight Night

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Podcast: [CNN One Thing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-one-thing-5645403)
Published: 2026-06-10T08:30:00+00:00
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A scheduled UFC fight at the White House on Sunday is being billed as a kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But some critics are calling it a disrespectful money grab, and those who follow combat sports closely believe it is just an extension of a relationship that has served both sides financially and politically for years. So beyond the optics of the octagon, what purpose does this event serve? And can it help Trump and the GOP win back young male voters? For more: Young men are leaving Trump. Can a UFC fight at the White House get them back in the ring? --- Guests: Francisco Muñiz & Luke Thomas Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Kit Maher Photo by: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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