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Trump’s UFC White House Stunt Could Be Illegal

2026-06-09 News & Politics
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Sam Stein went on MS Now to give his take on the lawsuit trying to stop Donald Trump’s planned UFC event at the White House, the legal questions surrounding it, and why it’s yet another example of Trump blurring the line between public office and private interests. His longtime ally Dana White is involved, Trump holds a financial stake in UFC’s parent company, it's on federal property, and they're having it be a nationally televised by another Trump ally. Then, Sam dives into a new report on FBI Director Kash Patel’s continuing search for evidence of a supposed “deep state” conspiracy against Trump. Why are prosecutors leaving? Why do investigations keep coming up empty? Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/bulwarktakes for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@Cynthiajay7 2026-06-09

Hope it pours buckets.

73 2 replies
@normatrent2434 2026-06-09

Rain, hail, lightning, tornadoes - praying for all of that.

67 3 replies
@johanngregory3499 2026-06-09

It’s a “For Profit” event on the grounds of the people’s house…The White House should NOT be the setting of a “for profit” event.

62 4 replies
@clpendygraft 2026-06-09

I hope the lawsuit stops it, but I did hear thunderstorms were predicted that night. I don’t know which would be better.

61 9 replies
@wendyweaver8749 2026-06-09

The weighin is at The Lincoln Memorial!! It is illegal to use any national park for commercial and political events!!!!!

56 3 replies
@cynthiamclellan6745 2026-06-09

Multiple trumps being protested in multiple countries - sounds about right

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@jeffdenningart 2026-06-09

If the lawsuit fails, the bugs will take care of it!

45 1 replies
@hippiechildwiththebbqs 2026-06-09

We’re graduating from Idiocracy to Mad Max. Gas is scarce because of high gas prices. ICE and pardoned J6ers are putting unchecked violence on our streets. AI is consuming our water. There’s a Thunderdome at the White House! Can’t we get, Beyond Thunderdome?

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@jimmcewan417 2026-06-09

Since when did legality bother the biggest crook that ever lived?

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@brettany_renee_blatchley 2026-06-09

I will put my faith in the weather before I do the courts. Remeber the regime's stated MO is to "break things so fast redress is impossible."

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