At an Iowa rally on July 3, Donald Trump announced that the 250th anniversary of American independence next year will include major nationwide events — including a full UFC championship fight on the White House lawn, with up to 25,000 spectators. He said UFC president Dana White will oversee the unprecedented event, adding, “some professional, some amateur.”
Trump plans special celebrations at national parks, battlefields, and historic sites for America250. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the UFC idea “EPIC!” The announcement sparked mixed reactions: some hailed its boldness and creativity, while others on social media lamented, “We’re becoming a global joke,” and “This has to be satire.”
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor chimed in on Twitter: “I’d be honored to participate,” joking that by then he’ll be “President of Ireland,” and quipping the event will be “just another Tuesday at the office.” Whether a UFC bout will actually take place on the White House lawn remains uncertain, but the proposal has already ignited excitement, controversy, and widespread speculation.