President Trump on Thursday floated the thought of internet hosting an Final Combating Championship (UFC) occasion on the White Home subsequent yr as a part of celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump informed supporters at a “Salute to America” occasion in Iowa that there can be a youth sporting occasion known as the “Patriot Video games” to mark the year-long celebration.
He additionally stated nationwide parks and historic websites, together with the White Home, would host particular occasions to mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
“We’re going to have a UFC battle, consider this, on the grounds of the White Home. We’ve lots of land there. We’re going to construct a bit of — we’re not, Dana’s going to do it. Dana’s nice. Considered one of a form,” Trump stated, referring to UFC president Dana White.
Trump recommended the occasion can be a full “championship battle” and will host as much as 25,000 individuals. Such an occasion would probably require varied allow approvals to happen at or close to the White Home.
Trump has turn out to be something of a regular at UFC fights. The president has a years-long friendship with White. Lots of the fighters who compete at UFC occasions have publicly expressed help for Trump, together with within the Octagon.