The Trump family is promoting a line of commemorative coins to mark a UFC fight at the White House. The coins, which are being sold in advance of the fight, feature President Trump’s face and are priced between $250 and $11,999.99.
Details of the Coins
The coins are being marketed as a collaboration between the UFC and the Trump Organization, which is run by the president’s sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. The Trump Organization is licensing the president’s brand for the coins, but is not manufacturing or selling them.
The collaboration has drawn scrutiny, with some questioning the potential conflict of interest. However, White House spokesman Davis Ingle rejected any suggestion of a conflict of interest, saying that President Trump only acts in the best interests of the American public.
Lawsuit Filed
A lawsuit has been filed by two Virginia residents seeking to stop the fight, arguing that it will financially benefit UFC chief Dana White and President Trump. The lawsuit alleges that the fight is not a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, but rather a celebration of the UFC’s brand and President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.