The ceremony followed a national security briefing regarding U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Despite the heavy diplomatic backdrop, the President took time to praise the 38-year-old Argentine icon, who recently led Miami to the 2025 championship and secured back-to-back MVP awards.

“My son [Barron] is a big fan of yours,” Trump told Messi during the presentation. “You could have gone anywhere in the world, and you chose Miami. I just want to thank you for bringing us all on this ride.”

Trump, who noted he grew up watching Pelé, suggested Messi might even surpass the Brazilian legend.

To mark the occasion, Messi presented the President with a signed trophy ball.

The visit comes as a victory lap for the David Beckham-owned franchise before they face DC United this Saturday, and just months before the U.S. prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup.

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The 18-year-old, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and a golf commit to the University of Miami in 2026, will compete from November 13 to 16, 2025, at the Pelican Golf Club in Florida.

The event has a $3.25 million prize pool.

With over six million social media followers, the LPGA acknowledged that Trump’s inclusion aims to attract younger audiences to the sport.

“My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour,” Kai Trump stated, adding that she looks forward to competing against her “heroes and mentors in golf.”

She will join a field featuring top players like world number two Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, and Lilia Vu.

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The announcement, made Sunday in Virginia, confirmed that the mixed martial arts spectacle will take place on the date of the President’s 80th birthday.

The event was previously linked to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in July.

Despite the firm date, major logistical and security challenges remain.

UFC CEO Dana White has expressed caution, stating that due to Secret Service requirements, the live audience on the South Lawn will be capped at under 5,000, a significant reduction from the President’s initial estimates.

White also confirmed that the UFC is prepared to spend $700,000 to replace the White House lawn following the event. While major stars like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have expressed interest, the official fight card is still to be determined.

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