Lawsuit says it seeks to stop 'deeply corrupt' UFC event at White House
Summary
A public interest law firm filed a lawsuit to stop a UFC mixed martial arts event planned for June 14, 2026, on the White House South Lawn. The suit claims the event was allowed improperly, skipped environmental reviews, and unfairly uses public land for private profit linked to President Donald Trump and his allies.Key Facts
- The UFC event is scheduled for June 14, 2026, on the White House South Lawn and nearby Ellipse, coinciding with President Trump’s birthday.
- The Public Integrity Project represents a political activist and a Vietnam veteran in the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit argues the event bypassed normal permits by using a temporary "America 250" rule meant for the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- It states the event is not truly a celebration of Independence but promotes the UFC brand and President Trump’s birthday.
- The case claims a large 600-ton steel arch construction should have required an environmental review under federal law.
- The plaintiffs say they suffer aesthetic and procedural harms from these alleged illegal actions.
- Past lawsuits against President Trump’s remodeling efforts of White House grounds have struggled in court.
- The case is currently assigned to Judge Amit Mehta, appointed by former President Barack Obama.
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