Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Has Reportedly Declined An Invitation To Attend UFC White House Event
Representatives for Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler said they will not attend the $60 million UFC event, which has about 4,300 seats.
- On June 14, President Donald Trump will host a UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday, with the $60 million event drawing intense interest from donors and lobbyists.
- UFC CEO Dana White revealed an invitation list featuring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jared Leto, Tom Brady, and Mario Lopez, with White allocating 200 tickets to himself and Trump holding 1,000.
- Despite receiving invitations, The Rock, Sandler, Leto, and Mario Lopez will not attend, according to Vanity Fair, though it remains unclear why these A-listers decided to pass on the White House event.
- Tickets are expected to be difficult to secure, with about 4,300 people seated in the temporary arena, while 85,000 people are expected to watch the fights on big screens across the street.
- A separate National Mall concert series fell apart this week after most of its lineup pulled out, with several performers citing partisanship, prompting Trump to propose a MAGA rally as replacement.
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Trump's White House UFC Fight: The Rock and Celebrities Declining Invites, Source Reveals
Washington prepares for an unprecedented sporting event on 14 June, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship builds an octagon on the White House South Lawn. However, high-profile celebrities, including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, are reportedly declining invitations to the martial arts showcase. The gathering aims to celebrate President Donald Trump's birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary. While political figures clamour for access, represent…
Hollywood stars snub Trump's UFC birthday bash
It's billed as the hottest ticket in Washington — but the celebrities aren't biting, according to a new report.President Donald Trump's $60 million birthday event, a UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn set for June 14, has the capital's power players competing for seats, Vanity Fair reports. Donors, lobbyists, and members of Congress have flooded the White House with requests, the outlet reported, with ringside seats reportedly going to…
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