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Sean Strickland claims White House card ban due to remarks on Trump and Netanyahu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Sean Strickland claims White House card ban due to remarks on Trump and Netanyahu
Summary

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland alleges he has been banned from attending a fight at the White House due to comments he made about President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Strickland mentioned on Instagram that he was banned because he stated Trump is 'owned by [Netanyahu]' and criticized the event's association with Israel and Jeffrey Epstein. He expressed no desire to attend the event and suggested that officials reacted poorly to his comments about American leaders. Strickland has previously supported Trump's 2024 campaign despite his controversial online presence.

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  • •Strickland claims ban is due to past comments about Trump.
  • •Criticized the presence of Netanyahu at the event.
  • •Expressed disinterest in attending due to other attendees.
  • •Supporter of Trump's 2024 campaign despite past controversies.
  • •Comments made on Instagram in a series of posts.
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  • 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fighter Says He Was Banned From White House Card Over Trump, Epstein, Israel Comments
What they're saying
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"I said Trump is owned by [Netanyahu]. That’s not public opinion, it’s fact.”

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