Trump Bought TKO Stock Before White House UFC Card

President Donald Trump purchased stock in TKO Group Holdings — the parent company of the UFC — on March 25, according to a financial disclosure filing reviewed by HuffPost.

The purchase fell in a range of $15,001 to $50,000 and was submitted in a filing dated May 12, surfacing as Trump continues to publicly promote UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.

Trump has been one of the most visible promoters of the June 14 card, which falls on his 80th birthday and is tied to celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. His friendship with UFC CEO Dana White is longstanding — dating to 2000 when the Trump Taj Mahal hosted UFC events — and he has attended multiple UFC cards during his second term.

White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have previously stated that Trump does not personally select which stocks to buy or sell and that financial advisers handle those decisions. TKO Group Holdings did not respond to a request for comment from HuffPost.

TKO reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.597 billion, a 26 percent year-over-year increase, with the UFC and WWE cited as the primary growth drivers. The White House card will stream on Paramount+, which holds exclusive UFC streaming rights in the United States under a seven-year deal.

The commercial ecosystem surrounding June 14 — broadcast rights, ticket revenue, merchandise, and the promotional value of the White House setting — represents one of the more significant financial events in the UFC's recent history, and Trump's stock position reflects that.