Larry David criticized the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House.
Comedian Larry David said he was "embarrassed to be an American" in response to the UFC Freedom 250 fight held on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026. David made the comments during a Variety interview at the premiere of his new HBO series. The event coincided with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Both outlets lead with David's embarrassed to be an American quote. The Examiner adds details on the venue setup and Obama's production involvement; The Hill keeps its report brief.
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“Larry David: White House UFC event made him 'embarrassed to be an American'”
“‘I was embarrassed to be an American’: Larry David slams Trump’s UFC fight”
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