Trump Promotes White House UFC Fight, Buys Stock in Parent Company
Summary
President Trump is heavily promoting an Ultimate Fighting Championship event for his birthday at the White House, while also purchasing up to $50,000 of stock in TKO Group Holdings, the UFC's parent company.
How coverage differs
Left outlets highlight Trump's stock purchase and White House UFC promotion, while right outlets focus on the Pentagon's efforts to fill seats, both emphasizing the humiliating troop weight standard.
- Left: President's UFC promotion raises ethics questions, troop ticket controversy Left-leaning outlets highlight President Trump's purchase of up to $50,000 in TKO Group Holdings stock while actively promoting a White House UFC event for his birthday. They also emphasize the 'humiliating catch' requiring troops to meet specific weight standards to receive free tickets to the event.
- Right: Troops face humiliating conditions to attend President's White House UFC Right-leaning outlets report on the Pentagon's efforts to find troops to fill seats at President Trump's White House UFC fight. They highlight the 'humiliating catch' that requires service members to meet a specific weight standard to attend the event.