Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., responded to comedian Larry David’s criticism of President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House. David called the event a ‘travesty’ and said it made him ’embarrassed to be an American.’ Fetterman quoted a line from the movie ‘Stripes,’ saying ‘Lighten up, Francis,’ and told David to ‘get over himself.’ The UFC Freedom Fight 250 was hosted on the White House South Lawn and marked Trump’s 80th birthday.
Event Details
The event boasted an attendance of 1,200 active-duty service members and roughly 4,000 spectators. Attendees were treated to a performance of the national anthem by the Marine Band and Zac Brown, and the event concluded with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.
A White House spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital that the event was ‘one of the greatest and most historic sports events in history’ and that President Trump hosting it at the White House was a testament to his vision to celebrate America’s monumental 250th anniversary.
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