President Donald Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC event in 2026, in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Trump was speaking to a crowd on Thursday, July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds when he mentioned that Dana White and UFC will use the space available at the White House to host close to 25,000 spectators for the upcoming fight card.
“We’re going to have some incredible events, some professional events, some amateur events. But the UFC fight is going to be a big deal, too,” Trump said.
Donald Trump and Dana White’s friendship
Trump is no stranger to the mixed martial arts scene, having attended multiple events in the past, including UFC 302 and 309.
The President has been spotted on a UFC broadcast in the past sitting alongside White, including UFC 314 at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Trump received a fairly positive reaction from the crowd as he walked out and toward his seat with Kid Rock’s ‘American Bad Ass’ playing.
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