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President Trump is apparently open to keeping the UFC’s structure in front of the White House permanently.
For the past three months, the UFC has been planning to build a temporary mini-arena on the south lawn of the White House for their event on June 14th.
Via TIME
UFC staffers have made more than a dozen planning visits to D.C. in the past three months; the organization is installing temporary seats on the South Lawn and will have to foot the bill for damaged grass.
The UFC will bring in an 87-ft. canopy to light the Octagon, more than double the height of a typical UFC grid. White insisted on the extra room to ensure that nothing obstructs the White House TV shot.
While the structure was meant to be temporary, Trump is now suggesting that they may keep it long-term.
“The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be taken down immediately, and then they said we sort of like it, let’s leave it up longer.
“We’re building something in front of the White House, it’s quite attractive to a lot of people. I’m looking at it and maybe we’ll never ever take it down.”
🚨 LMFAO! President Trump just posted this gem, saying he might LEAVE UP the UFC ring at the White House, comparing it to the Eiffel Tower
“It’s quite attractive to a lot of people. It’s going to have the big UFC fight on June 14th. And I’m looking at it and maybe we’ll never,… pic.twitter.com/L3F33eJB9u
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 2, 2026
It’s highly doubtful that the UFC will leave the structure up long-term, considering the costly damage it will cause to the south lawn of the White House.