Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match
Summary
A lawsuit has been filed to stop President Donald Trump from holding a UFC fight at the White House on June 14. The lawsuit claims the event lacks proper approvals and breaks rules about using federal parkland for sports events.Key Facts
- The UFC fight is planned for President Trump’s 80th birthday and near the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- The lawsuit argues that Trump did not get the right permissions for the event or the construction of an arch near the site.
- It also claims no environmental review was done before building at the venue.
- The White House called the lawsuit unfounded and said such events have happened before with proper permits.
- A fighting cage is being built on the South Lawn of the White House, with seating for 5,000 guests by invitation only.
- Some 1,200 military members invited to the fight must meet certain physical standards to attend.
- President Trump has a history with wrestling and UFC, with ties to the sports through his casinos and connections.
- UFC president Dana White is a supporter of President Trump, and the sport is linked with efforts to engage certain voter groups.
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