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'Maybe We'll Never Take It Down': Trump Floats Idea of Making UFC Arena at the White House 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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