UFC event viewership claim contrasts with Super Bowl numbers

Joe Gruters, the Republican National Committee chairman, claimed that more people watched UFC Freedom 250 than the Super Bowl. This assertion is challenged by sources noting the disparity in viewership possibilities, as Paramount+ lacks the subscriber base to rival the Super Bowl's audience. The claim has prompted criticism and skepticism, echoing a series of exaggerated statements in recent political discourse. The situation has sparked discussions about the normalization of misleading claims in media.

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