Donald Trump’s upcoming birthday celebration at a MAGA-filled White House UFC event is facing a lack of star power as celebrities are notably absent. The highly anticipated UFC 250 event, organized by Dana White and scheduled for June 14 on Trump’s 80th birthday, was expected to attract top figures from Trumpworld and their associates. Despite efforts to promote the event, it has not garnered significant public interest.
Although around 4,000 attendees are anticipated, there is a noticeable absence of celebrities with widespread appeal, even though they were personally invited by White, the president and CEO of UFC. White mentioned in a recent Time Magazine interview that invitations were extended to renowned actors, including notable Brits like Adam Sandler, Guy Ritchie, Tom Brady, Jared Leto, Jason Statham, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Mario Lopez.
However, many of these celebrities have declined the invitation, as reported by Vanity Fair, including representatives for The Rock, Sandler, Leto, and Lopez. The response from the British invitees remains unknown, with no comments from them or official statements from the White House or UFC. This trend of refusals highlights Trump’s declining popularity, a significant challenge he faces in his second term.
Despite claiming a landslide victory in 2024, Trump’s approval ratings have plummeted, particularly since his recent confrontations with Iran. His approval rating hit a second-year low in May, dropping to 28 percent, with a majority of 58 percent expressing disapproval of his actions. This sustained low rating is unprecedented compared to past unpopular presidents, including George W. Bush, indicating a prolonged period of dissatisfaction.
The negative perception of Trump has affected the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, with singers withdrawing from a concert series on the National Mall upon learning of its association with Trump. In response, Trump has threatened to host a rally instead, expressing his discontent on Truth Social by proposing a massive MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY for the occasion, criticizing the singers who withdrew from the event.
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