August 13, 2025 · Political Spectacle & Unusual Conduct

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UFC at the White House: Dana White, Independence Day, and the Business of Presidential Spectacle

UFC president Dana White, a longtime Trump ally and financial backer, announced in mid-2025 that the UFC would hold a fight card at the White House, marking the first professional sporting event held on the grounds. The...

June 14, 2025 · Political Spectacle & Unusual Conduct

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A Birthday Parade Fit for a Strongman: Trump Turns Celebration into Spectacle

On June 14, 2025, Washington hosted a large-scale military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary, which fell on the same date as President Trump's 79th birthday. Tanks, flyovers, and marching troops moved through...