The UFC White House event has undergone a major shakeup. Originally slated for July 4, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the plans took a dramatic turn today when President Donald Trump arrived in Virginia. Earlier this year, Trump had already stoked anticipation for the fights. On July 3, at the Iowa grounds and in the presence of UFC CEO Dana White, he officially announced that the 18-acre presidential residence would host the sports spectacle.

“So, every one of our national parks, battlefields and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of America 250. And I even think we’re going to have a UFC fight ,” said Donald Trump. Since then, organizers have pushed forward with preparations for the UFC White House event, with President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump

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