Donald Trump has announced plans to host a UFC event on the front lawn of the White House.

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Donald Trump’s interest in the UFC is well-known. As President, he frequently attended UFC events, including UFC 316 in New Jersey this past June, and even posed with a championship belt and gloves in a characteristically self-promoting moment. Now, President Trump has a new idea: hosting a live UFC fight on the White House front lawn to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The proposed 2026 event could invite up to 25,000 attendees, with Trump sharing his concept openly. We’re not going to do a little; Dana [White] is organizing it—a UFC championship fight, a real, full fight. We’re planning some amazing events, both professional and amateur. But the UFC fight will be the main attraction. Trump’s penchant for such bold moves isn’t unexpected. He shares a strong public rapport with Dana White, the UFC’s CEO. The idea of hosting a UFC event at the White House is more than idle talk. A UFC spokesperson confirmed that discussions about the event’s logistics are underway, though there hasn't been an official announcement from the Ultimate Fighting Championship yet. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt enthusiastically promoted the idea on X, a social media platform, saying, It’s going to be EPIC! In terms of delivering on the hype, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and co-founder of Meta, has long expressed interest in making his UFC debut. After years of preparation, he appears determined to step into the octagon.

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