People from around the world watched as President Trump carried out his Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event at the White House this weekend, where he paid participants through his own cryptocurrency business.
The president is receiving a massive wave of backlash following the Freedom 250 festivities, not just because of the spectacle and unconventionalness of it all, but also because he seemingly used it as an opportunity to plug his personal crypto coin. The currency was not only advertised throughout the evening’s livestreams, but was also used to pay fighters who participated in the events. Read more about the situation and how social media users reacted below.
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Donald Trump's Cryptocurrency Is Advertised During UFC Freedom 250 Event
One of the most talked-about events in the country this weekend, aside from the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship, was the UFC Freedom 250 event held by the president on the lawn of the White House.
The events, held in honor of his 80th birthday, which happens to also be Flag Day, were highly anticipated, especially after his administration arranged for a massive, custom UFC fighting ring to be built at the White House.
There was a lot of spectacle on Saturday, June 13th, with numerous UFC fighters participating in fights that were performed in front of an audience as well as livestreamed for people around the world. At several points in the evening, the president's family cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, was advertised and brought up.
Aside from the ads, it was revealed that the prize money for the fighters came in the form of the USD1 or synthetic dollar.
Social Media Slams The President For Promoting His Cryptocurrency
There was a lot of controversy surrounding the UFC Freedom 250 event for various reasons. From one of the fighters calling former First Lady Michelle Obama "a man" on air, to the overall "embarrassing" element to it, the evening at the White House was certainly one that will not go down in history positively for numerous Americans.
However, for a number of people on social media, the advertising and promotion of the Trump family cryptocurrency really struck a nerve, causing them to vent on various platforms.
"We have never seen corruption this blatant and out in the open," wrote an X user. "They do not care."
"Trump promised to drain the swamp," began another. "He ended up putting a price tag on it. UFC at the White House. Fighters paid through the Trump family's crypto company. You couldn't make this up."
"This whole thing is a grift," added a user, one of many who referred to the president and his family as "grifters."
"Trump Crypto, UFC, White House Lawn," commented a user. "I feel ashamed and powerless."
