‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently
Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a UFC fight arena on the White House South Lawn to host fights in June. He suggested that the structure might remain permanently, comparing it to the Eiffel Tower, which was originally meant to be temporary but was kept as a landmark.Key Facts
- The UFC arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for fights on June 14.
- The arena features a steel octagonal ring called the "Claw" with American flag patterns and many cameras.
- The UFC is paying for the arena and event, with costs estimated to be at least $60 million.
- The arena will hold about 4,500 spectators, mostly military members; no public tickets are available.
- An additional 75,000 to 100,000 people can watch on large screens near the White House.
- The UFC event will include two title fights in lightweight and heavyweight categories.
- UFC president Dana White said the organization will spend around $700,000 to repair the grass after the event.
- President Trump compared the arena to the Eiffel Tower, which was built for a world’s fair and was meant to be temporary but became permanent.
- Since his reelection, Trump has made other changes to the White House, including adding gold decorations and building a ballroom.
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