An Octagon on the White House Lawn for Trump's 80th Birthday and the Nation's 250th, in Photos
The seven-bout card includes two title fights and is expected to cost more than $60 million, according to lawsuit documents.
- On Sunday, The White House South Lawn will host UFC 250, coinciding with America's 250th birthday and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
- CEO Dana White and Trump's relationship, dating to 2001, prompted discussions after the 2024 presidential election; Trump publicly announced the plan on July 3, 2025.
- On June 12, a judge rejected a lawsuit from two Virginian residents seeking to stop the event, which is expected to cost over $60 million and feature 7 bouts.
- The White House South Lawn has been transformed into a temporary arena, with a towering lights and graphics rig overhead known as the Claw completing the setup.
- While past administrations hosted the Birthday Ball for FDR and the Madison Square Garden Salute for Kennedy, this UFC event marks a distinct shift in how the White House utilizes its grounds.
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When Joe Biden celebrated his eightieth birthday in the US presidential office four years ago, he hosted a private family brunch. His successor Donald Trump took a completely different approach to the same event. A monstrous MMA tournament was held right in the White House, the most famous fighter jet groups flew over Washington, and the birthday was combined with celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence. The entire event c…
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Friends,Tonight, Trump is throwing an 80th birthday bash for himself (he says it’s in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States) with a “Freedom250” Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on the South Lawn of the White House at 8 p.m. ET.It will be a bloody gladiator fight taking place ins...
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