Court Clears White House UFC

The White House puts a UFC octagon on the South Lawn after a federal judge rejects a lawsuit over public permits

Jun 14, 9:17 PM EDT Cross-checked across 5 sources

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The White House hosts UFC bouts on the South Lawn after a federal judge rejects a lawsuit over permits and review.

Frame 1The White House puts a UFC octagon on the South Lawn after a federal judge rejects a lawsuit over public permits.
Frame 2Thousands of guests, troops, Trump, JD Vance, and Dana White attend the first UFC card at the White House.
Frame 3The event marks America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday, turning a sports brand into presidential spectacle.
Frame 4The lawsuit alleged Park Service violations and missing environmental review; Judge Amit Mehta found no standing or irreparable harm.
Frame 5Topuria faces interim champion Justin Gaethje to unify UFC lightweight belts, while Pereira seeks a third-division title.
Frame 6The ruling leaves opponents without a block, shifting scrutiny to permits, environmental review, and future White House events.

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