Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump birthday
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop a UFC fight scheduled for June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary. The Public Integrity Project, representing two Virginia residents, claims the event's approval violated National Park Service regulations against sporting events on federal land and lacked necessary environmental reviews. The White House dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, asserting that the event is similar to other permitted gatherings. Construction of an octagon-shaped arena is underway, with plans for 85,000 free tickets for spectators.
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