Representative Anna Paulina Luna offered a pointed defense of the controversial UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn Sunday, June 14, 2026, characterizing critics of the spectacle as individuals who lack testosterone.
The Florida congresswoman spoke with TMZ's Washington team prior to the event, addressing the significant backlash surrounding the decision to host a mixed martial arts competition at the presidential residence. Luna suggested that opposition to the event stemmed from biological factors rather than legitimate policy concerns.
According to TMZ, Luna indicated that individuals who do not produce testosterone—describing them as weaklings and wimps—represent the only demographic unable to support the event. Her remarks appeared directed at liberal critics who have challenged President Donald Trump's decision to proceed with the unconventional White House programming.
The congresswoman also revealed that she sent a birthday message to President Trump on his 80th birthday, which included congratulations regarding a newly negotiated peace agreement with Iran. The timing of the UFC event coincided with the presidential birthday celebration.
Senator Ted Cruz joined Luna in defending the event, offering birthday wishes to the president while dismissing critics of the White House fight card. The Texas senator's support underscores the partisan divide surrounding the unprecedented use of White House grounds for a commercial sporting event.
UFC Freedom 250 commenced Sunday evening, featuring a grand entrance by President Trump alongside UFC President Dana White. The event attracted numerous prominent figures from the mixed martial arts world, including both competitors and spectators.
The decision to host a UFC event at the White House represents a departure from traditional presidential entertainment and has generated substantial debate regarding the appropriate use of the historic property. Supporters characterize the event as an celebration of American athletics and entrepreneurship, while opponents question the propriety of hosting a violent sport at the seat of executive power.
Luna's characterization of critics based on testosterone production adds a biological dimension to what has primarily been a political and cultural controversy. Her comments reflect the increasingly combative rhetoric surrounding the Trump administration's unconventional approach to presidential traditions and protocols.
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