Poll: Only 16% of Americans Approve of Trump's UFC Event at White House
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that just 16% of Americans consider it appropriate for President Trump to hold a UFC cage match event at the White House on his 80th birthday, with 46% saying it is inappropriate. The event is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and has faced legal challenges from local residents who argue sporting events are barred on the South Lawn. The low approval rating is notable given that 80% of Republicans approve of Trump's overall performance, suggesting the event itself is unpopular even among his base.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted over six days and concluding Monday found that only 16% of Americans approve of President Trump's plan to host a UFC cage match at the White House on his 80th birthday. The poll, which surveyed 4,531 U.S. adults with a 2-percentage-point margin of error, found that 46% of Americans consider the event inappropriate, while the remainder offered no opinion. Notably, only 31% of Republicans approved of the event despite 80% of Republicans approving of Trump's overall White House performance. The UFC event is scheduled for the South Lawn and features a 92-foot-tall octagon-shaped structure. Trump's administration has asked a judge to reject efforts to halt the event after local residents argued that sporting events are prohibited on the South Lawn and the arena lacks required approval. The event is part of broader celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which have already stirred controversy as several musical performers have withdrawn from the opening ceremony.
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