The president of the United States revealed that among his plans is to organize an UFC event, the main mixed martial arts company, as a celebration for the 250th anniversary of his country.
The President Donald Trump revealed in the last hours that he is thinking of organizing a fight of the UFC in the White Housewith more than 20,000 spectators, to celebrate the 250 years of American independence.
“We have a lot of land there”said Trump, A follower of the UFC which has attended several mixed martial arts events in recent months and is a close friend of the president of that company, Dana White.
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Trump approached his plan in Iowa During the start of a year of festivities to celebrate the 250 ° Anniversary of the United States he July 4, 2026.
The Republican president also announced a culminating festival in the National Mall of Washington DCand a separate athletic competition in which athletes of secondary schools throughout the country will participate.
“So each of our national parks, battlefields and historical sites will have special events in honor of America 250. And I even think we will have an UFC fight”said Trump
“Think about this from the White House”he said, adding that it would be a “Large -scale fight” with between 20,000 and 25,000 people.
A spokesman for the White House He said they had no details to share beyond the president’s announcement, but the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitthe said later that Trump He spoke “totally seriously” About those plans.
Trump He has recently enjoyed standing ovations and seats next to the cage for several fights of the UFC, including an appearance immediately after re -election in 2024 And another last month with White For two championship fights.
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