'Maybe we'll never take it down': Trump suggests UFC arena could stay on WH grounds
President Trump has suggested that the newly constructed UFC arena on the White House South Lawn could remain permanently. He compared it to the Eiffel Tower, which was initially intended to be temporary but became a lasting landmark. The arena is set to host the 'UFC Freedom Fights 250' on June 14, featuring a lightweight title matchup.
- ▪Trump indicated that the UFC arena might never be taken down, likening it to the Eiffel Tower.
- ▪The arena is being built for the 'UFC Freedom Fights 250' scheduled for June 14.
- ▪Construction on the arena began on May 20, 2026, and has restricted press access to the South Lawn.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 40 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 centre, 2 lean right.
- ▪ Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Trump says ’maybe we’ll never ever’ take down UFC arena on White House lawn — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently — France 24
- ▪ Trump Compares White House UFC Arena To Eiffel Tower: 'Maybe We'll Never, Ever Take It Down' — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Donald Trump wants to keep UFC White House setup: ‘We’ll never, ever take it down!’ — Yahoo Sports
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on'Maybe we'll never take it down': Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, says it could be permanentThe "UFC Freedom Fights 250" will take place on June 14.ByIsabella MurrayJune 3, 2026, 11:14 AM6:17Construction continues on a venue for the upcoming UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House on June 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump is floating the possibility of keeping the UFC arena on the White House South Lawn -- built for a series of fights on his birthday and Flag Day -- permanently.In a video posted to his official TikTok account…
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