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Trump Attends UFC Fights as Iran Peace Talks Collapse

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President Donald Trump watched UFC fights in Miami on Saturday night. He was joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This happened as U.S. peace negotiations with Iran failed. Trump arrived at the Kaseya Center after 9 p.m. UFC President Dana White, a longtime Trump supporter, escorted him. Several members of the Trump family were also present. The group's seats were near other notable figures. These included the U.S. ambassador to India, rapper Vanilla Ice, and a former FBI deputy director. The timing highlighted a stark contrast. While the president enjoyed a sporting event, a major diplomatic effort to prevent conflict with Iran broke down.