The UFC has confirmed President Donald Trump's plan to stage an event at the White House in 2026. And hey, what's not to like?
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🚨#BREAKING: President Donald Trump has announced that there will be a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House as a part of the America 250 celebration. pic.twitter.com/oI6WTNveSm
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For the record, Trump indicated he would like it as part of a celebration honoring the United States' 250th birthday on July 4 of next year.
"We're going to have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House," Trump said during an appearance in Des Moines, Iowa. "We have a lot of land there."
The second part of that is not up for debate. There is indeed a lot of land at the White House.
"Every one of our national parks, battlefields and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of America 250. And I even think we're going to have a UFC fight," Trump said.
UFC star Conor McGregor, for one, is all in, per his post on social media.
"I would be honoured," he wrote on X. "Count me in!"
Details remain sketchy.
"It's not clear how far along planning for the event is — or how definite it is that it will happen — and the UFC spokesperson said more details would be released 'in due time,'" NBC wrote. "Trump is close friends with UFC President Dana White, who has appeared at his campaign rallies. Immediately after winning the 2024 election, Trump brought White onstage to thank him for his efforts in helping him get re-elected."
Trump attended a UFC event at Madison Square Garden just days after reclaiming the presidency last fall.
