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UFC Freedom 250 Held at White House Grounds, Causing Flight Disruptions

17 reports, 17 independent Updated Jun 15
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Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night, June 12, 2026. The event coincided with Flag Day and was held as part of a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday. The high-profile event saw Trump emerge from the Oval Office before the fight cage, with the Marine Band performing.

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The event required the use of the White House grounds for the Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts. The presence of the event led to military aircraft conducting a high-profile flyover above the White House. This resulted in air traffic being paused, causing flight delays exceeding two hours for passengers traveling through Washington, D.C.

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  1. Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House lawn.1 source
  2. Trump hosted the bout at the White House while also purchasing shares in TKO Group.1 source
  3. Trump hosted an event at the White House grounds following a judge's ruling allowing its use.1 source
  4. Trump hosts a UFC event on the White House lawn.1 source
  5. Trump hosted a UFC event at the White House, following a judge's ruling on the associated lawsuit.1 source
  6. Trump hosts an event at the South Lawn, utilizing massive temporary structures.1 source
  7. Trump hosted an event at the White House grounds after a judge ruled on a challenge.1 source
  8. Trump's planned UFC fight is on the South Lawn.1 source
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  1. Trump's UFC fight is scheduled for the South Lawn.1 source
  2. Trump hosts a UFC event on the South Lawn.1 source
  3. Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House.1 source

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