ALBAWABA - MMA champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House after reportedly criticizing Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump, and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
It's important to note that the UFC champion wasn't invited to the event due to previous criticisms of both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump. Strickland previously claimed that Donald Trump is "owned by Benjamin Netanyahu," adding that American politicians are "fighting Israel's war."
However, ESPN reported, citing the U.S. Park Police, that Strickland was escorted out due to his "unplanned presence" that "drew significant attention from attendees, resulting in disorder."
UFC Freedom 250: Sean Strickland removed from event for reportedly criticizing Israel and Trump
Police added in the statement, "Due to concerns for Strickland's safety and the safety of event patrons, personnel from the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Park Police, and other assisting agencies evacuated him safely from the area."
Videos of the incident flooded social media, capturing Sean Strickland being escorted by authorities into a van. The clips drew widespread reactions from fans and internet users.
An internet user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "He was not invited because he called the president a pedophile."
Another added, "Strickland is crazy, but in such a Patriotic way. Screw the Israeli Leadership."
