Trump Attends UFC Championship Fight Amid Political Turmoil

Trump Attends UFC Championship Fight Amid Political Turmoil

On June 7, 2025, President Donald Trump took a break from politics and his ongoing feud with Elon Musk to attend the UFC 316 championship fight in Newark, New Jersey. The event, held at the Prudential Center, saw Trump receive a thunderous standing ovation as he walked to his cageside seat alongside UFC President Dana White.

Trump’s Presence at UFC 316

Trump, a longtime UFC enthusiast, was joined by his daughter Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The president shook hands with fans and retired boxing legend Mike Tyson, who was also in attendance.

Trump arrived just in time for the start of the pay-per-view card, which featured two championship fights. UFC fighter Kevin Holland won his match and scaled the cage to shake hands with Trump, briefly chatting with him before returning for his post-fight interview.

Political Fallout and Immigration Protests

While Trump enjoyed the UFC spectacle, tensions flared in Los Angeles, where protests erupted following federal immigration raids. The Trump administration deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, citing the need to restore order amid clashes between protesters and federal immigration authorities.

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump’s decision, calling it “purposefully inflammatory” and arguing that the deployment was a political spectacle rather than a necessary security measure.

Trump’s Travel Ban Sparks Controversy

Meanwhile, Trump’s new travel ban, set to take effect on June 9, continued to spark debate. The ban bars entry for citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, while imposing partial restrictions on travelers from seven additional nations.

Critics argue that the policy disproportionately targets Muslim-majority countries, echoing Trump’s 2017 travel ban, which faced legal challenges before being upheld by the Supreme Court.

Trump’s Approval Rating Holds Steady

Despite the controversies, Trump’s approval rating remained stable, with polls showing mixed results:

• Rasmussen Reports: 53% approval, 46% disapproval
• Trafalgar Group: 53.7% approval, 45.6% disapproval
• Morning Consult: 46% approval, 51% disapproval
• RealClear Polling (average of 15 pollsters): 47.5% approval, 49.7% disapproval.

Looking Ahead: Trump’s June Schedule

Trump’s June 2025 schedule includes several high-profile events, including:

• June 14: A multimillion-dollar parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating Trump’s 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
• June 15-17: Trump will attend the G7 Summit in Canada, where he is expected to discuss trade policies and international security.
• June 24-26: Trump will participate in the NATO Summit in The Hague, where leaders will address global security challenges.

June 7, 2025, underscored the complexities of Trump’s leadership, blending sports entertainment, immigration policy battles, and international diplomacy. It highlighted the administration’s ongoing efforts to navigate domestic and global challenges.