As you probably know, I’ve been critical of the planning for the America 250 events. There have been several reasons to be disappointed and skeptical, which I’ve gone into at some length. But if you watched UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn and the Ellipse last night — credit where it’s due — you saw something important.
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You witnessed a scene that was Roman in nature — and not just because gladiators from all over the world were fighting in an arena, having been invited to the capital of the world’s only superpower, with the emperor in attendance on his birthday. This was an ornate and well-choreographed display of national unity and vitality unlike anything seen at the White House in previous administrations. It’s not even close.
The optics were incredible from beginning to end. 80,000 people gathered on the Ellipse to watch the fights and the rest of the show.
There were precisely zero unhappy lesbian harpies in sight. The cameras repeatedly cut to members of the military, whose morale was clearly high. Every few minutes, chants of “USA” broke out. President Trump and the first lady were sitting in the front row, where they interacted with all of the fighters — or at least, all of the winners. And here’s what they saw.
Watch:
🔥 NOW: INSANE FLYOVER OVER THE THE WHITE HOUSE! pic.twitter.com/3rF9QzjKNo
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 15, 2026
The night ended with a very close and brutal main event, in which the American fighter, Justin Gaethje, rallied and pulled off an upset after destroying the face UFC Lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria .
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At one point, a doctor tried to end the fight on-camera, but was rebuffed, or maybe convinced otherwise.
So as you can probably tell, even if you didn’t see it live, this was a genuinely entertaining and well-produced event, in every respect. And it was quite a contrast from the White House in June of 2023 and 2024, when the Biden administration hosted a public celebration of degeneracy to mark “Pride Month,” a now-defunct ritual that was popular among satanists and narcissists. It was the exact opposite of the UFC event — it was a mockery of masculinity in every respect.
This was the grotesque display on the White House lawn just three years ago. The Biden White House invited trans activists onto the front lawn to flash everyone in attendance — including children. They displayed a demonic flag and worshipped various deviant sexual practices.
There was no reverence for America because these people hate America.
You could not imagine a more profound transformation. As someone pointed out, when you compare these images from 2023 to the scene outside the White House yesterday, it looks like we won a major war. It’s like we overthrew an occupying force that was intent on indoctrinating us, undermining our will to live, and subjecting our children to horrific displays of sexual perversion. No matter what issues you may have with this administration, this is an unequivocal victory for civilization. Those freaks are gone. They’re in full retreat. No one cares about their dumb gay “Pride Month” anymore — not even the corporations. This is our government now.
I’m not going to highlight the dozens of Leftists complaining about the UFC event. You can imagine their howling. It’s undignified, hysterical, and barely literate, as usual. It’s a waste of time to even talk about it.
Instead, I’m going to read this insightful post from an anonymous account on X. It’s a perfect summary of why the Left can’t tolerate what just took place.
The Left mythologizes the White House and Congress as sacred places, not as holy sites for a civil religion, but so they can debase the whole nation with Sorkinite piety and sternness. To turn it into a place of delight and popular spectacle strips away the myth of coldness leftists have used for so long as a vehicle for cruel communism, and reminds the American people that this house belongs to them.
This gets at the heart of the Left’s outrage over the event last night: They worship the various inanimate organs of the state. It’s a spiritual sickness. In lieu of churches, they have these monuments and government office buildings. In lieu of God, they have bureaucracy — the more soul-sucking, the better.
That’s how they see the role of the government. Their greatest fear is that millions of Americans will come to see the role of the government as something else entirely — as an institution that exists to reflect the will of the people. The government should not be an object of worship. Instead, it should facilitate the flourishing of this country.
They’re seething with rage right now because, instead of honoring degenerates and sexual deviants, and instead of demoralizing everyone who comes in contact with them, it’s now very apparent that these government institutions can serve a different purpose. They can reflect the mindset of builders — of people who want to crea…
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The Washington TimesIndependentRight4 days agoThe article discusses the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights the lack of public enthusiasm for celebrations, attributing this to increased political polarization, declining patriotism, and stronger partisan identities among Americans. It references events such as the UFC Freedom 250 cage fight hosted by the White House and mentions analyses from sources like Pew Research Center and opinion pieces from analysts.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the lack of celebration around the 250th anniversary as a result of 'increased political polarization' and 'declining patriotism,' which are presented without counterbalance. It also references conservative voices like Scott Greer and the American Conservative magazine, while omit
National ReviewIndependentRight4 days agoThe article discusses a media blackout related to UFC Freedom 250 patriotism.
Bias read (Right): The headline 'The Extravaganza Will Not Be Televised' suggests a critical tone toward the event's lack of media coverage, which could imply skepticism or disapproval of the associated patriotic themes. The framing implies a potential critique of the event's significance or legitimacy, aligning with右
The Daily WireIndependentRight6 days agoThe article discusses the author's criticism of the planning for the America 250 events but highlights the successful execution of the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn. The author describes the event as a 'Roman in nature' display of national unity and vitality, noting the large crowd, high military morale, and positive atmosphere.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the event as a triumph of national unity and vitality, emphasizing the presence of military personnel, the enthusiastic crowd, and the involvement of President Trump. The tone is celebratory and critical of previous administrations, suggesting a conservative perspective on the U.S
The HillIndependentCenter7 days agoThe article discusses 'UFC Freedom 250,' a high-profile UFC event scheduled near the White House, which is being viewed as part of the Trump administration's 'America 250' celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event is described as a multimillion-dollar initiative aimed at leveraging sports and entertainment for national promotion.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the event without overtly favoring any political perspective. It mentions the Trump administration's involvement but does not present it as either positive or negative. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the event itself rather than making evaluat
Breitbart NewsIndependentRight9 days agoCountry singer Zac Brown has defended his decision to perform the National Anthem at an upcoming UFC match on the White House lawn, stating it was an act of patriotism rather than politics.
Bias read (Right): The article frames Zac Brown's actions as patriotic and implies criticism of those who might view his performance as politically motivated, aligning with a conservative perspective that emphasizes national symbols and traditional values.
USA TodayParty-alignedCenter12 days agoA potential thunderstorm threatens to impact the outdoor event UFC Freedom 250, which is scheduled to take place at the White House.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses a weather-related threat to an event but does not involve political figures, policies, or ideological perspectives. The content is purely informational about a possible disruption due to weather conditions.
USA TodayParty-alignedCenter15 days ago Celebs taking a pass on UFC Freedom 250 event at White House, per reportThe article mentions that celebrities are not attending the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House, according to a report.
Bias read (Center): The subject matter relates to celebrity attendance at a sports event, which is not inherently politically charged. The article does not present any biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing that would indicate a leaning.
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