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

President Trump’s approval rating remains near record lows, as he plans to hold a UFC fight on the White House lawn, coincidentally on his 80th birthday. Of concern, Trump purchased tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of stock in UFC's parent company while promoting the event, according to a May financial disclosure (though the White House responded by saying Trump's stock holdings are managed by a trust). He's holding a $1 million-per-plate fundraiser for his top super PAC the night before the cage match. And Trump ‘officially designed’ a line of “Trump x UFC Freedom 250” medallions, which are selling for $250 to $12,000 dollars.”  Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) 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 #Politics #UFC