Controversial spectacle: Sheryl Crow criticizes cage fighting for Trump

“Powerful, rich people” filled the lawn to watch a violent sporting event, the multiple Grammy winner (“All I want to do”) continued. “All this while the average American cannot afford health care, gas and living expenses.”

At the end of the event, a “vile, racist” remark was also made. She did not elaborate on what exactly the singer was referring to. US media linked the statement to a statement by campaigner Josh Hokit, who at the event took up the conspiracy theory that former first lady Michelle Obama was a man.

“Make no mistake,” Crow wrote, “this administration is corrupt and doesn’t care one bit about the American people.” It’s just about making money – at the expense of democracy in the USA.

Cage fights for Trump’s birthday

Trump is considered a fan of mixed martial arts (MMA) – an often bloody combat sport that combines techniques from boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, karate and jiu-jitsu, among others. At Sunday’s event, top stars from the professional MMA league Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competed against each other in a specially built arena.

In addition to Trump and his family, the guests also included cabinet members and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The official occasion was the celebrations surrounding the 250th Independence Day of the USA. However, this is dated July 4th. Critics tried to prevent the event with a lawsuit, but were unsuccessful.