As President Donald Trump is set to attend a UFC fight outside the White House on his birthday Sunday, his family is promoting $12,000 gold coins tied to the event. The Trump Organization, run by his sons Eric and Donald Jr., has partnered with the mixed martial arts company to sell a collection of "Freedom 250"-themed silver and gold coins. These coins feature the president's face and a case with his signature.
Coin Details and Pricing
The coins, set to release Tuesday, range from nearly $250 to $12,000 each. They also include a portrait of UFC CEO Dana White on the label. According to the Trump Coins website, the medallions commemorate America's 250th birthday and a "defining patriotic moment" between Trump and the UFC. The site claims Trump "designed" the medallions, though the Trump Organization states it does not manufacture or sell them, leaving the financial benefit unclear.
Political and Financial Context
The coin release comes days before the UFC event, which will be streamed on a platform run by a Trump-aligned CEO. A watchdog group has filed a lawsuit to block the Sunday event, pending judicial review. Critics note that the five-figure coins contrast with Americans' financial struggles amid an unpopular Iran war that has raised gas prices and dampened economic optimism.
