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Dana White Won’t Risk Jon Jones Headlining UFC White House Event
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 20 – UFC President Dana White cited Jon Jones' extensive legal troubles as the reason for excluding him from the July 4, 2026 White House event despite Jones' readiness to compete.
- On July 19, 2025, UFC President Dana White shut down the idea of a Jon Jones-headed White House event, outlining concerns for the historic card.
- After President Donald Trump teased a White House UFC event, Jon Jones re-entered the testing pool, then confirmed at the ESPYs he's ending his hiatus, prompting speculation about his return.
- Amid ongoing legal proceedings, Jones faces a criminal investigation in Albuquerque stemming from a February crash, accused of leaving the scene and threatening officers with a telephone intimidation charge.
- White said `I just can’t risk putting him in big positions, in a big spot and have something go wrong, especially the White House card,` noting Jones’ unpredictability undermines the card’s success.
- Fans and analysts alike are watching UFC’s decision on Jones’ eligibility, as legal questions threaten his historic return.
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