Lavie Margolin, Director of the S Jay Levy Fellowship program, recently released his latest book, Ultimate Fighters: Donald Trump, Dana White and UFC’s Road to the White House. The publication offers a definitive, deeply researched narrative exploring the fascinating and increasingly intertwined realms of sports entertainment and modern political strategy — a complex crossover that Margolin is uniquely positioned to analyze.
The book captured national attention over the summer, gaining prominent coverage in an Associated Press feature that included commentary and insights from Margolin. Media interest surged in large part due to the story’s striking timeliness, coinciding with high-profile news surrounding a proposed UFC event on the White House Lawn to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Through painstaking research and sharp observation, Margolin dissects how combat sports, media spectacles, and presidential politics have converged to reshape the contemporary cultural landscape.
Learn more about the book here and read the Associated Press article here.
