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Trump posts controversial UFC promo with Stake logo
President Donald Trump has shared a UFC-themed promo on his Truth Social platform, where the logo of crypto gambling operator Stake was clearly visible, despite the platform operating without a license in the United States.
Originally, the photo was posted on Freak.MMA’s Instagram account, with the caption “The only thing that can stop the fights from happening is lightning, per Dana White”, as Freak’s logo is visible on the bottom left. For context, Freak.MMA is an affiliate of Stake.
The inclusion of Stake’s logo in the President’s post has drawn attention to the fact that Stake does not have a license in the United States. The crypto platform is considered one of the biggest iGaming and casino operators, but it’s often criticized for lacking regulatory supervision.
The photo was published on April 9, 2026, on the President’s official account and has raised concerns about connecting a betting platform to a government-supported UFC fight card, with critics stressing that promoting a gambling website on a presidential platform is not appropriate.
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