But President Trump took a break from battling the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry to watch another bloodsport Saturday, drawing a mixed response at a UFC match at a raucous Madison Square Garden. Both loud boos and cheers could be heard as Trump, joined by his adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, as well as several congressional Republicans, took their seats ahead of the pay-per-view mixed martial arts match. When one of the fighters, Gregor Gillespie, was briefly knocked unconscious by a roundhouse kick, Trump was watching intently but did not visibly react. Masvidal won the fight after the match was stopped and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson awarded him the championship belt. AdvertisementLeery of the protests that surround Trump Tower whenever he returns to New York, the president has not gone home often since taking office.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2019 19:08 UTC