Trump’s UFC Ring Girl Outfits Flamed for Botching Flag Code:
Trump’s birthday fight night has been hit for lacking patriotism on account of the women’s outfits.
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Trump's $60M UFC Birthday Fight Sparks BacklashScheduled for June 14, the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House faces backlash over flag misuse and costly $60 million production.
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- Donald Trump plans to host a UFC event on June 14 on the White House lawn featuring a 5,000-seat arena and an 87-foot Octagon cage.
- The Octagon Girls' flag-themed costumes have drawn criticism for violating the U.S. flag code, which prohibits using the flag as clothing.
- Designer Marina Toybina stated the outfits aimed to blend American heritage with athleticism and glamour for the 250th anniversary.
- Despite a $60 million budget, the event faces backlash over extravagance amid crises and lack of attendance from major celebrities.
The collaboration with the UFC was close; we wanted looks that honored both the energy of the brand and the significance of the 250th anniversary celebration. The goal was to blend strength, athleticism, glamour, and American heritage into a wardrobe language that felt sophisticated, powerful, and unmistakably iconic.— Marina Toybina, costume designer, told Maxim
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