The UFC fight at the White House was meant to make Trump and his Cabinet look tough through proximity.
Instead, it highlighted how frail Trump is. But beyond that, it showed how MAGA masculinity itself is weak.
Especially while losing the Iran war.
https://www.salon.com/2026/06/17/ufc-fight-cant-hide-maga-male-weakness/
Amanda Marcotte
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