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Boos, cheers greet Trump as he ventures from friendly campaign rallies to mixed martial arts event

For the second time in a week, President Trump faced boos at a sporting event, receiving varied reactions when he arrived at a mixed martial arts event Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The episode underscored how infrequently Trump steps into uncontrolled environments since becoming president nearly three years ago, and how glaringly his unpopularity is on display when he does — despite his assertions to the contrary.

In a tweet Sunday morning, Trump sought to highlight the positive, congratulating Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White for a job well done and likening the atmosphere at the event to a campaign rally.

View the complete November 3 article by Cindy Boren and Felicia Sonmez on The Washington Post website here.

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