Only a man like Donald Trump would respond to the widespread criticism of his demolition of the East Wing by thinking to himself (inasmuch as Trump thinks these days) that “them’s fightin’ words,” and then taking it literally by defacing the White House grounds even further still.

Construction crews have now built a large-scale cage on the South Lawn of the White House, dwarfed in turn by a massive arched lighting grid called “The Claw.” But before you worry that this set-up is a new development in the White House’s deportation agenda, know that it’s all for the “UFC Freedom 250” extravaganza scheduled for June 14—Flag Day and, not coincidentally, Trump’s 80th birthday.

“UFC Freedom 250” is being promoted as part of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. More than 4,000 guests will attend, thanks to efforts by Pentagon brass—read Pete Hegseth—to fill seats with strapping military types. By this, I mean that his offer of free tickets comes with a strict “no fatties” policy. There could be an additional 125,000 watching on massive screens at the adjacent Ellipse, and presumably there’s no BMI checks there. But anything is possible, given that Trump fudges crowd sizes the same way he touts Iran peace deals.

Nothing says presidential decorum, or even “Happy Birthday, Mr.........

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