TrendingVideosIndia
Opinions | CommentEditorialsThe MiddleLetters to the EditorReflections
Sports
State | Himachal PradeshPunjabJammu & KashmirHaryanaChhattisgarhMadhya PradeshRajasthanUttarakhandUttar Pradesh
City | ChandigarhAmritsarJalandharLudhianaDelhiPatialaBathindaShaharnama
World | United StatesPakistan
Diaspora
Features | The Tribune ScienceTime CapsuleSpectrumIn-DepthTravelFood
Business | My MoneyAutoZone
UPSC | Exam ScheduleExam Mentor
Don't Miss
Advertisement

Trump announces plans to host UFC fight at White House for nation's 250th year of independence

Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium

Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Yearly Premium ₹999 ₹349/Year
Yearly Premium $49 $24.99/Year
Advertisement

Washington DC [US], July 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he plans to host a UFC fight on the White House grounds as part of the upcoming celebrations for America's 250th year of independence next year, CNN reported.

Advertisement

Speaking at the "America 250" kickoff event held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the eve of the 249th year of Independence Day, Trump said, "Every one of our national park battlefields and historic sites are going to have special events in honour of America 250... We're going to have a UFC fight - think of this - on the grounds of the White House," as quoted by CNN.

Advertisement

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed the plan, stating that the president is "dead serious" about the idea.

A UFC spokesperson also confirmed to CNN that discussions with the White House were underway but said further details were not yet available.

According to CNN, Trump has maintained a long relationship with the UFC and its CEO Dana White, which dates back to 2001 when Trump agreed to host a UFC event at his Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, helping the struggling promotion find a venue.

Advertisement

White later became a prominent supporter of Trump during his 2024 campaign and introduced him at the Republican National Convention.

In recent months, Trump has frequently attended UFC events. In June, he went to a fight in Newark, New Jersey, CNN reported.

Earlier, in April, he became the first sitting president to attend a UFC match in Miami, where he also joined the traditional "walkout" alongside the fighters, as reported by CNN.

After winning the 2024 election, Trump was also honoured at a UFC event in New York City with a video tribute and applause as he arrived at ringside.

At Thursday's event, the US President also said that the anniversary celebrations would include a range of sporting events, both professional and amateur, CNN reported.

One such event, the "Patriot Games", will feature high school athletes in a televised competition, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. (ANI)

(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)

Advertisement
Tags :
250th anniversaryAmerica 250donald trumpindependence dayUFC fightUS Presidentwhite house
Show comments
Advertisement