Comedian Larry David has voiced his disapproval of President Donald Trump’s choice to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a UFC fight at the White House. David expressed feeling “embarrassed to be an American” following the event. In an interview with Variety, he described the occurrence as “a travesty” and questioned what else could be said about it.
David, aged 78, conveyed his feelings of lacking patriotism due to the event. His remarks came during the premiere of his new HBO series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” which is set to premiere on June 26. The series presents sketch comedy that pokes fun at significant moments in U.S. history and features celebrity guests such as Jerry Seinfeld, Vince Vaughn, Rita Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Barack Obama.
The event in question took place during Trump’s 80th birthday. Titled UFC Freedom 250, the event was held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. It drew about 4,300 attendees, with 1,200 being active-duty service members. In addition to the fights, attendees enjoyed a performance by the Marine Band and Zac Brown singing the national anthem, culminating with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, produced David’s series. David praised the former president’s ability to ad-lib during the show’s filming. Meanwhile, President Trump described the UFC event as unmatched in the world of sports as he spoke to reporters before heading to the G7 summit in France.
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