The White House as a locker room for MMA: Trump marks his 80th birthday with an unprecedented show
The president put a symbol of American democracy at the service of a high-profile UFC fight in which the fighters paid him homage
The president put a symbol of American democracy at the service of a high-profile UFC fight in which the fighters paid him homage

The mixed martial arts event promoted by the president has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, restrictions on the press, and a legal battle over the use of public spaces

While the world is adapting to progress in gender equality and diversity, Trump advocates a return to a traditional model that emphasizes physical strength and the preeminence of the straight white male

The mobilization of fans of the UFC, the mixed martial arts league, was key to the victory of the president-elect, who has just appointed a former wrestling executive as Secretary of Education

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s appearance at the Madison Square Garden rally is part of the Republican candidate’s bid to reach out to young, podcast-addicted male voters