Democrats rally against UFC event as arena is constructed on White House lawn
Democrats have largely united in opposition to the UFC fight night, linking it to Trump’s other construction projects.
“A billion dollar ballroom. A UFC arena. Trump is turning the White House into his personal playground while he does nothing to address rising health care costs, soaring energy bills, or deliver on any of the promises he made to get himself elected,” claimed Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii.
The criticism comes as Americans continue to face higher living costs amid the ongoing Iran war and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which roughly a fifth of global oil supply passes.
“A UFC ring, a White House ballroom…it’s like Donald Trump will do literally anything else besides lower the cost of gas, groceries, child care, and housing,” argued Rep. Sara Jacobs of California.
