Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump's White House UFC Event Days Before Scheduled Fight

Jimmy Kimmel has joined the growing list of public figures weighing in on the planned White House UFC event, using his late-night show to mock President Donald Trump’s decision to host a UFC card on White House grounds.

The criticism highlights how the event has moved beyond sports coverage and become a broader political and cultural story. While UFC fans continue to focus on the fight card and the historic venue, critics argue the White House should not be used for a branded sporting spectacle.

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Supporters counter that the event is part of America 250 celebrations and represents a uniquely American form of entertainment.

Polling has shown more Americans oppose the event than support it, though the event continues to generate enormous attention across political media, sports outlets, and social platforms.

With days remaining before the fight, the White House UFC card is becoming as much a media story as a sports story.

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