Some Republicans have called for the appointment of a special counsel, as MAGA allies have raged over the handling of the Epstein investigation.

But on Thursday afternoon, the White House admitted that there’s a little more going on than some extraordinarily vigorous greetings. Leavitt said that after noticing mild swelling in his legs in recent weeks, Trump underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies.”

Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Jon Jones is quite interested in fighting at the proposed UFC event at the White House in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, per comments made to Joy of Everything's Joe Andaloro in an interview that dropped on social media Wednesday.

President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that he'd like to host a UFC event on the White House grounds on July 4, 2026. Trump believes a UFC fight would at the White House would be the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th birthday.