Dana White Plans UFC Event at White House for US 250th Anniversary

Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is organizing a mixed-martial-arts event on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Weigh-ins are planned at the Lincoln Memorial. White, a close friend and supporter of Trump, discussed the event in a New Yorker interview. The UFC, bought for $2 million in 2001 and sold for $4 billion in 2016, has grown into a major sport. White also launched a new boxing company, Zuffa Boxing, aiming to revitalize the sport. The interview covered White's relationship with Trump, his role in securing Joe Rogan's endorsement of Trump, and his perspective on the UFC's appeal. White described a recent security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he was seated with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. He also addressed gambling integrity in UFC, noting the use of U.S. Integrity to monitor betting irregularities.