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UFC Freedom 250 and the Limits of MAGA Spectacle

It’s Still Fake to Me!

Trump’s turn from wrestling to mixed martial arts suggests he is done pretending the performance is for his supporters’ benefit. MAGA thought they were in on the con. Instead, Trump put them in their own signature hold and called for the bell.

Trump, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Battle for America’s Soul

Trump’s No-Holds-Barred Politics

Donald Trump helped build the Ultimate Fighting Championship by giving it vital early promotion. Years later, it has become a cultural extension of the MAGA movement, with UFC officials and fighters transforming into ambassadors for Trump’s political career.