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UFC is staging a massive outdoor fight on the White House South Lawn for Freedom 250, timed to coincide with Flag Day and Trump’s 80th birthday — a spectacle Trump himself proposed. Plans include a giant arch, a 4,000-person arena, and a free festival for 100,000 on the Ellipse. Logistics were discussed just days after the idea surfaced, with Dana White calling it “one-of-a-kind.” But controversy’s brewing — aerial shots show the East Wing appearing to be demolished as part of a new ballroom project, sparking backlash. Critics question the appropriateness of a UFC event at the White House, even as allies like Joe Rogan voice reservations about safety and setting. This fusion of sports, politics, and history is igniting national debate over tradition, spectacle, and the sanctity of America’s most iconic landmarks.

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