Trump hails Justin Gaethje as a “Great Fighter” after UFC title win
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Trump hails Justin Gaethje as a “Great Fighter” after UFC title win

Trump the president greeted the new UFC Lightweight Champion at the White House after Gaethje knocked out Ilia Topuria to claim the belt on June 14, 2026.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 5, 2026, 9:19 PM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump has praised Justin Gaethje as a “Great Fighter” after his UFC world championship win, in a Truth Social post on July 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM EST.