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title: "Sanders criticizes Trump over UFC White House profits, crypto payouts"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289933100.md"
description: "Bernie Sanders criticized the UFC White House event as 'kleptocracy,' citing Trump family profits from $12,000 coins and bonuses paid in a Trump-affiliated stablecoin. This sparked scrutiny over conflict-of-interest rules. Meanwhile, major sponsors remained silent after a vulgar on-air remark during the event, despite their logos being displayed."
datetime: "2026-06-16T14:11:38.000Z"
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# Sanders criticizes Trump over UFC White House profits, crypto payouts

Political backlash mounts: Bernie Sanders called the UFC White House event kleptocracy, citing sales of $12,000 coins and Trump family profits. Crypto conflict concerns: Fighters were awarded bonuses in a Trump-affiliated stablecoin, prompting scrutiny over presidential financial interests and conflict-of-interest rules. Sponsors stay silent: Major brands avoided comment after a vulgar on-air remark during the event, despite their logos being prominently displayed.

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