Trump says UFC arena outside White House could be permanent
Trump said the 87-foot arena could remain after the June 14 UFC fight, and organizers expect 4,300 guests plus up to 100,000 viewers nearby.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested the temporary UFC arena on the White House South Lawn might become permanent, comparing the structure to Paris' Eiffel Tower in a TikTok video.
- Known as 'The Claw,' the roughly 90-foot structure is being built for 'UFC Freedom,' an invite-only series of matches by the Ultimate Fighting Championship scheduled for June 14, Trump's 80th birthday.
- UFC President Dana White noted the company will spend $700,000 to re-sod the lawn after the event, while covering the estimated $60 million construction cost overall.
- This proposal follows a pattern of modifying historic landmarks including the Rose Garden and East Wing, drawing consistent frustration from Architectural Historians and Historic Preservation experts regarding the grounds' integrity.
- Trump continues to pursue various construction projects throughout Washington that coincide with America's 250th anniversary celebrations, aiming to leave a lasting mark on the capital.
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The White House UFC Arena Is Just Like the Eiffel Tower
If you’ve been having a peaceful summer so far, either touching grass or finding inner peace, allow me to ruin it for you: The U.S. presidency now serves as a free advertising service for Dana White and the UFC. Sorry, had to. In March, the UFC announced a fight card, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, that will be hosted at the White House for Trump’s birthday. As of the end of May, construction for the arena is officially underway on the South Lawn, whic…
To the editor: President’s birthday bash should be a no-go
Our President has scheduled Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on the White House lawn to both honor himself on his 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation. A 5,000-seat arena with a towering octagonal cage is being constructed at the White House for this spectacle.
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