New Photos Show Ellipse Before-And-After Trump UFC Fight
Summary
President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event called “Freedom 250” on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026. After the event, aerial photos showed significant damage to the grass at the Ellipse and South Lawn, prompting cleanup and restoration efforts supported by ScottsMiracle-Gro and the National Park Service.Key Facts
- The UFC fight event took place on the White House South Lawn and coincided with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
- Tens of thousands of people watched the event from the nearby Ellipse, which showed major grass damage afterward.
- Temporary structures, including a UFC octagon and lighting rigs, were installed on the South Lawn.
- Cleanup and restoration began immediately after, with a $1 million commitment from ScottsMiracle-Gro to restore the grounds.
- The UFC fight card ended with every match finishing by knockout or technical knockout; Justin Gaethje won the headline fight.
- Five men were arrested for a foiled plot targeting senior officials during the UFC event.
- The event averaged 7 million viewers in the U.S. and 17 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
- The event is part of broader physical changes to White House grounds made since President Trump returned to office, including demolition and proposed new structures.
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