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'It's not a number I like...': Trump reveals why he's unhappy about turning 80 - VIDEO

'It's not a number I like...': Trump reveals why he's unhappy about turning 80 - VIDEO

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Trump joked that he is “not happy” about his upcoming milestone birthday while speaking with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Trump is set to celebrate the occasion by hosting a UFC event at the White House, attended by family members, close allies and senior administration officials.

US President Donald Trump, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday on June 14, admitted that he’s not looking forward to the upcoming milestone. The statement by the US president comes despite organising a grand celebration and an UFC fight at the White House to mark the occasion. In a new video, Trump says that he is not happy with his birthday and he does not like the number 80. The video was posted by former TV star and Administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr Mehmet Oz. The administrator had joined Trump in the Oval Office for his own birthday. Dr. Oz turned 66 years old on Wednesday and met Trump at the Oval Office. In the video, he is seen seated beside Trump while mentioning the upcoming UFC fight. Trump invites Dr Oz to attend and then wishes him a happy birthday

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Trump said: "You’re a young man, you have many, many years to go, you’re doing a fantastic job.” He continued, “I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. You don’t have to wish me a happy birthday, because I’m not happy about that birthday. It’s a number that I never thought really too much about. It’s not a number I like, but I’m here nonetheless.”

How will Trump celebrate his birthday?

The US president is hosting a series of UFC matches on the ocassion of 250th year of United States and will be spending his birthday on Sunday hosting one such fight at the White House. First lady Melania Trump is expected to attend, alongside Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric and Lara Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. and his new wife, Bettina Trump. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is also on the guest list.

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