Known for his unpredictability, US President Donald Trump has now proposed a unconventional event to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026 by hosting a UFC event on the grounds of the White House.
Trump, who has maintained a long-standing friendship with UFC CEO Dana White, announced during a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday. The event served as a lead-up to Independence Day celebrations.
During his remarks, Trump praised White and floated the idea of holding a championship fight on the White House lawn, claiming the grounds could accommodate between 20,000 and 25,000 spectators.
“Does anybody watch UFC?” Trump asked the crowd.
“The great Dana White — we’re going to have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there. Dana’s going to do it. Dana’s great — one of a kind. We’re going to have a championship fight, like a full UFC fight, with 20,000 to 25,000 people. And we’re going to do that as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations.”
Trump added that the 250th anniversary would feature a variety of events, both professional and amateur, with the UFC fight being “a big deal.”
Trump has been a frequent attendee at UFC events, including the recent UFC 316 card in New Jersey, where several fighters approached him inside the octagon.
