US EditionTrump says he plans to host UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250 years of independence
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 4 – President Trump plans a UFC championship fight on White House grounds in 2026, expecting 20,000 to 25,000 attendees to mark America’s 250th anniversary, a historic first for the venue.
- President Donald Trump announced on July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds plans for a UFC championship fight at the White House.
- Trump made the announcement during the kickoff for year-long America250 celebrations marking July 4, 2026, the nation's 250th birthday.
- Trump stated Dana White would organize the full UFC fight on the South Lawn, expecting 20,000 to 25,000 attendees as part of commemorative events.
- Trump announced plans to hold a major UFC event featuring a full-scale championship match, expected to draw an audience of around 20,000 to 25,000 attendees, as part of the celebrations for America250.
- There has been no official approval or arrangements finalized, suggesting that while the UFC event remains a possibility, it primarily illustrates Trump's mix of showmanship and politics.
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