‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently

Donald Trump has suggested that the UFC arena set up on the White House South Lawn might stay permanently, comparing it to the iconic Eiffel Tower in a TikTok video. This temporary setup, which will host the Freedom 250 fight card on June 14, has sparked debate over the unusual use of presidential space. While some see it as a novel way to engage with sports fans, others question the appropriateness of such a permanent fixture on the historic property, reflecting broader concerns about the intersection of sports, politics, and national symbolism.