‘Counterfeit masculinity’: Top Dem blasts Trump’s UFC birthday bash as corruption concerns grow

President Trump’s UFC birthday spectacle is set to take place today at the White House as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The mass amount of money surrounding the event is also sparking controversy as critics say it reeks of corruption. Ahead of today’s events, May financial disclosures show that Trump purchased tens of thousands worth of stock in TKO Holding Group, UFC’s parent company. Though the White House says Trump's investments are in a trust. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins The Weekend to discuss. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:    / @msnow   » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #Trump #UFC #Politics

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“We have the circus”: Trump setbacks showcase his top priorities

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‘Using position to plunder’: Raskin blasts Trump’s UFC fight over alleged grift

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The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell 6/13/26 | MSNBC | Breaking News Today, June 13, 2026

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Jon Stewart on Elmo’s Knicks Betrayal & Desi Lydic on Trump’s Iran Oil Heist | The Daily Show

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Trump’s AWFUL week, voters FED up amid record-low approval rating

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'Brand new low for America': Nicolle RIPS into Trump for 'tragically tacky' White House UFC event

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Trump’s plot to erase impeachments gets legal REALITY CHECK: ‘You cannot un-ring a bell.’

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Questions Raised Over Costs of UFC Event at White House

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Trump's DOJ fund is a 'cross that Todd Blanche is going to have to bear': Law Prof.

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‘Demeaning the office’: Trump hosts UFC fights at White House on his 80th birthday

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Questions Raised Over Funding of UFC Event at White House

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