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US President Donald Trump hosted a UFC fight night at the White House marking America’s 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday. The event saw attendance from his family and supporters, while drawing protests outside. It also sparked criticism over Trump-branded gold coins priced up to $12,000. He is now set to travel to France for the G7 Summit.

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted a UFC fight night on the White House grounds as part of America's 250th anniversary, which also coincided with his 80th birthday. Key leaders from his administration and Trump supporters gathered for the event, along with his entire immediate family in attendance.

Reactions and protests
CNN reported that while the fight night generated enthusiasm among Trump supporters, it also drew rebuke from critics and scepticism from some Republicans, as protesters rallied outside the White House, while attendees flocked into the surrounding fan zones.

Family in attendance
First lady Melania Trump was seated next to the president throughout the fights, with Barron Trump sitting behind the two of them.

As per the outlet, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina Trump, Eric Trump and Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, and Tiffany Trump with her husband, Michael Boulos were all spotted ringside. Several of the president's grandchildren also attended the mixed martial arts event.