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Tyson Fury attends UFC event at White House, faces backlash for Trump photo

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Tyson Fury attends UFC event at White House, faces backlash for Trump photo

Summary

Tyson Fury attended the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, wearing a cap that read 'Donald Trump for Prime Minister.' The former heavyweight champion posed for a photo with Trump, Dana White, and Mark Zuckerberg, which drew online criticism for the Furys' support of Trump. The event was notable for blending celebrity appearances with mixed martial arts as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations and coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday. Fury hinted at a significant boxing announcement during his visit, potentially linked to a fight with Anthony Joshua.

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•UFC Freedom 250 took place on June 14 at the White House.
•Fury's Trump-supporting hat and photo stirred online controversy.
•The event blended MMA fights with Trump's birthday celebration.
•Fury teased a future boxing announcement during the visit.
•He praised an official for facilitating his trip back to the U.S.

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4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Tyson and Paris Fury Face Backlash After White House Photo and ‘Trump for Prime Minister’ Hat

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