Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay
Summary
President Donald Trump compared a UFC structure being built on the White House South Lawn to the Eiffel Tower and said it might stay permanently. The UFC will hold a special event on June 14 to celebrate 250 years of American independence, with about 4,300 people attending on-site and free tickets for the public nearby.Key Facts
- The UFC is building a dome-like fighting arena on the White House South Lawn.
- President Trump said the structure could remain, similar to how Paris kept the Eiffel Tower.
- The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place on June 14, marking 250 years of U.S. independence.
- About 4,300 people, mostly military members, will watch the event live at the White House.
- The UFC plans to spend around $60 million on the project.
- An additional 85,000 free tickets will be given to the public to watch at nearby Ellipse Park.
- This is the first professional live sporting event held on the White House grounds.
- President Trump has made several changes to the White House since his second term began, including installing gold details and creating new spaces.
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