Donald Trump has reportedly purchased shares in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company that oversees both UFC and WWE, according to a new report by HuffPost.
Financial disclosures show that Trump invested between $15,000 and $50,000 in the company earlier this month, just weeks before UFC is scheduled to host a landmark event at the White House South Lawn under the banner “Freedom 250.”
Construction work has already begun in Washington ahead of the event, which is set to take place on Flag Day and coincides with Trump’s birthday.
The main event is expected to feature a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
The investment has sparked renewed debate over potential conflicts of interest, with critics arguing that Trump could indirectly benefit from promoting a company in which he holds financial stakes while using the presidency to elevate its visibility.
Jordan Libowitz of the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said the situation raises serious ethical concerns, describing it as a major conflict of interest.
Trump has long been closely linked to UFC leadership, particularly UFC president Dana White, who has publicly supported him at multiple Republican National Conventions and appeared alongside him at major political and sporting events over the years.
He has frequently attended UFC events and has previously credited White with helping him connect with younger audiences during recent election campaigns, highlighting the growing overlap between politics, media influence and combat sports entertainment.
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