Charlie Kirk, is that you? Who's behind Trump at UFC Freedom 250?

Published June 15th, 2026 - 10:33 GMT
Charlie Kirk
U.S. President Donald Trump sits with First Lady Melania Trump during the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event in the White House on Sunday as part of celebrating America's 250th anniversary. However, one video showing Trump's family went viral online after a mysterious man was spotted behind the president.

Many clips emerged on social media and gained huge echo with thousands of views, but one footage topped all the rest after a person who was claimed to be a lookalike of the late Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality. He was shot dead on September 10, 2025, by a rooftop sniper while speaking at a TPUSA debate event at Utah Valley University.

Trump watched the matches from a cage-side seat on the South Lawn, who was in the middle between his wife Melania and UFC CEO Dana White. 

In addition, the president's entire family was in attendance at the UFC event at the White House, including Barron Trump, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jarred Kushner.

Matt Wallace posted the clip and wrote, "A video of Trump’s family at UFC 250 is going viral as people notice who that is behind them."

He added, "It is not literally Charlie Kirk, but yes, they did bring Charlie Kirk’s lookalike to UFC 250, and put him right there with the family! I believe that was intentional. RIP Charlie!"

It is worth noting that the 31-year-old right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, was looking forward to UFC Freedom 250.

Trump headed to the G7 summit in France after the fights.