Trump's UFC Birthday Party at White House Draws Protest Concert from Artists and Activists
By
Nikki McCann Ramirez
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article reports on Donald Trump hosting a UFC-themed birthday party at the White House, estimated to cost $60 million in taxpayer money, while simultaneously, artists and celebrities are organizing a benefit concert called "Rise Up Sing Out" in New York on the same day (June 14) to protest the event. The article frames Trump's actions as a misuse of public funds and contrasts the exclusive White House event with a grassroots protest concert.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDonald Trump is once again using taxpayer resources to throw himself a birthday party.
This year, the president wants blood sport, hosting an exclusive, open-air UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House that is estimated to cost upwards of $60 million.
But while the president and his guests enjoy a night of man-on-man action at the White House, artists and celebrities will be hosting a benefit concert protesting the American Nero's personal circus.
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