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The next round of criticism from those hating on President Donald Trump’s planned UFC event at the White House focused on the custom outfits to be worn by the “Octagon girls.”

The iconic ring girls, who have been a traditional part of the mixed martial arts events, will be sporting more patriotic costumes for the Freedom 250 fight set for Sunday, June 14, which is also Trump’s 80th birthday. Mixed reactions greeted the unveiling of the new outfits, with many having meltdowns over what they called “tacky” and “over the top.”

“The inspiration was born from the intersection of sport, spectacle, and celebration,” the costume designer, Marina Toybina, told Maxim. “Working closely with UFC, we wanted to create looks that honored both the energy of the brand and the significance of the 250th anniversary celebration. The goal was to blend strength, athleticism, glamour and American heritage into a wardrobe language that felt sophisticated, powerful, and unmistakably iconic.”

“From streamlined silhouettes to dramatic statement pieces, each look played a role in an evolving red, white and blue narrative. Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour,” the designer added.

“In pictures released by the UFC, ring girls Chrissy Blair and Red Dela Cruz modeled the new outfits, showing off the patriotic look, less than one week out from the event,” the Daily Mail reported. “In one of the images, Blair is seen wearing a striped patterned skirt, while Dela Cruz stands beside her in a short dress which boasted themes of the American flag. The outfits will be worn by the girls during the ceremonial weigh-ins and on fight night on the White House South Lawn.”

But the images created an uproar on social media.

There were, however, many others who appreciated the patriotism.

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