Donald Trump's birthday: MMA fights instead of flowers as he turns 80

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with an unconventional celebration: a series of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights held in the White House garden. The event, which also coincided with the official celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, presented a unique juxtaposition of personal milestone and national commemoration.

This birthday celebration occurs amidst ongoing political considerations for Trump, with his approval ratings reportedly low and the Republican Party contemplating their electoral strategy for the upcoming November midterms. Despite these challenges, Trump continues to cultivate a strong personality cult among his supporters.

The article questions whether this persistent focus on his persona might be alienating even his base. Meanwhile, the piece also shifts focus to Switzerland, where a referendum is set to address the issue of population growth and migration. The right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) is pushing for measures to significantly curb immigration.

If passed, the Swiss initiative, dubbed "No 10 Million Switzerland!", could lead to the country implementing a population cap for the first time globally. The proposal mandates government intervention if the population exceeds 9.5 million before 2050, primarily by reducing refugee intake and limiting family reunification. Should the population surpass ten million before 2050, Switzerland would be compelled to terminate its agreement with the EU on the free movement of people.