Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday with Martial Arts Event at White House

Former US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by attending a martial arts event on the White House lawn Sunday. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organized the event, which featured several fights and was broadcast live.

Trump appeared on the White House balcony with UFC President Dana White around 8:30 p.m. local time. After the US national anthem and a flyover by 12 fighter jets, Trump and White moved to the spectator area near the octagon-shaped cage where the fights took place. Trump sat in the front row, accompanied by his son Donald Trump Jr. and other family members.

The first of seven scheduled fights began around 9:00 p.m. local time, featuring a bout between Diego Lopes from Brazil and American Steve Garcia. The event, named "UFC Freedom 250," commemorates the United States' 250th anniversary this summer and coincides with the American holiday "Flag Day," June 14, which is also Trump's birthday.

Earlier in the day, Trump confirmed via his Truth Social platform that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, which is scheduled to be signed on Friday.

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The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!