Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Clark

Trump serenaded with Happy Birthday at White House UFC fight

UFC White House Donald Trump United States
  • Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday at a UFC fight hosted at the White House, where the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to him.
  • Trump became the second president to turn 80 years old while in office, following Joe Biden.
  • The UFC fight was part of the White House's "Freedom 250" celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th anniversary and marked the first sporting event ever held on the White House lawn.
  • The event underscored the Trump administration's ties to the UFC and WWE, with figures such as Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon having past business dealings with Trump.
  • Over the weekend, Trump also posted on Truth Social about an Iran peace deal, an AI-generated image of Kim Jong Un, and a congratulatory message to the New York Knicks.

IN FULL

Crowd sings happy birthday to Trump at UFC fight on White House lawn

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Forget makeup and tweakments: this is how we should be ageing gracefully
We over-50s should worry less about our crepe necks and sunspots and more about our listening skills – and the pettiness we bring to social media, says Zoe Williams
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality
Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The Conversation
The Conversation
How "Chopped" keeps us together
As dementia reshapes family life, my household finds comfort, routine and connection in an unlikely TV ritual
Salon
Salon
Jelly Roll’s wife Bunnie Xo posts cryptic message after country star files for divorce
News comes after the country star made an emotional speech paying tribute to his wife at this year’s Grammy Awards
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Keke Palmer reveals heartbreaking impact of fame on her whole family
Keke Palmer has admitted she and her family were "all being traumatised by fame" as her Hollywood career took off.
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
Taylor Swift's Inner Circle Shrinks: How Blake Lively Became the Unexpected Twist in Keleigh Teller Rift Rumours
Taylor Swift's inner circle rumours grow, according to entertainment reports, with Blake Lively linked to a new twist in Keleigh Teller speculation
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play