- A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that only 16 percent of Americans consider hosting a UFC fight at the White House on Sunday appropriate, with 46 percent finding it inappropriate.
- Support for the event is low even among the president's Republican base, with just 31 percent of Republicans believing the fight is suitable.
- This public sentiment aligns with broader dissatisfaction with the administration, as 70 percent disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of cost-of-living issues, and his economic approval rating has reached a record low of negative 34 percent.
- The planned UFC event, which coincides with the president's 80th birthday, is facing a federal lawsuit alleging it constitutes a "volcano of corruption" for a commercial sports league using the White House.
- The UFC, led by an ally of the president, is reportedly funding the $60 million event, which includes sponsorship from a company where Donald Trump Jr. serves as an adviser.
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