Donald Trump's plan to turn the White House into a cage match arena for his 80th birthday on Sunday in Washington has drawn sharp criticism, with polling and early reactions suggesting the spectacle has landed poorly beyond his core supporters.
The news came after details emerged that the former president intended to host a full-scale UFC-style event on the South Lawn, complete with a purpose-built structure known as 'The Claw' and an audience of around 4,000 including Cabinet officials and invited guests. The idea, pitched as part of wider America 250 celebrations, was designed to project strength and spectacle. Instead, it has exposed a more complicated public mood.
