15.06.2026 09:40
US President Donald Trump hosted a historic UFC event at the White House on his 80th birthday. However, the most talked-about moment of the night was footage of Trump falling asleep while watching the fights.
US President Donald Trump made history by hosting the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in the White House garden.
The event, held as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, was recorded as the first professional sports organization to take place at the White House.
WATCHED CAGE FIGHT ON HIS BIRTHDAY
The organization, consisting of seven matches, coincided with Trump's 80th birthday. Many guests followed the matches held in a special area set up at the White House from their seats.
THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT MOMENT OF THE NIGHT
In the event where punches flew through the air, the striking moment was Trump's images from the stands. Images of the 80-year-old US President closing his eyes and falling asleep while watching the fights quickly became a topic of discussion.
BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Images of Trump captured by cameras during the event quickly sparked widespread reaction. While many users discussed the moments Trump slept rather than the historic organization, the images became one of the most striking details of the day.