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Polls Reveal Just How Unpopular Trump’s UFC Event Is

Nathan Howard / REUTERS Donald Trump’s birthday night UFC event at the White House and the venue he constructed for it on the South Lawn are disliked by a majority of Americans. Despite the 79-year-old president’s repeated boasts, new surveys from YouGov published on Friday show that his big bash on June 14 to mark the country’s 250th anniversary has not gone over well with ordinary Americans. Sentiment worsened when respondents were asked specifically about the outdoor arena that has been called “The Claw.” When asked if they approved of the White House hosting the UFC event, only 17 percent of respondents said yes, while 51 percent said no. Among independents, 55 percent disapproved. Read more at The Daily Beast.