‘Using position to plunder’: Raskin blasts Trump’s UFC fight over alleged grift

President Trump's approval rating remains near record lows, as he plans to hold a UFC fight on the White House lawn, coincidentally on his 80th birthday. Of concern, Trump purchased tens of thousands of dollars' worth of stock in UFC's parent company while promoting the event, according to a May financial disclosure (though the White House responded by saying Trump's stock holdings are managed by a trust). He's holding a $1 million-per-plate fundraiser for his top super PAC the night before the cage match. And Trump 'officially designed' a line of “Trump x UFC Freedom 250” medallions, which are selling for $250 to $12,000 dollars.”  Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins The Weekend to discuss.

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