Trump builds UFC cage on White House lawn for 80th birthday
US President Donald Trump has erected an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn of the White House for a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on his 80th birthday, June 14. Cranes lifted metal arches into place on Tuesday for the fight. Trump announced the event at an Oval Office gathering with four participating fighters, calling it unprecedented. The Octagon, an eight-sided ring with chain-link fencing, will be surrounded by seats against the White House backdrop. Up to 4,500 spectators can watch on the lawn, and up to 100,000 can view free on screens just outside the grounds. Trump, a longtime UFC fan, has cultivated support among young men, a key demographic for the 2024 election.
Key facts
- Trump built a cage-fighting arena on the White House South Lawn.
- The UFC event is scheduled for June 14, Trump's 80th birthday.
- Cranes installed giant metal arches for the Octagon on Tuesday.
- Trump announced the event at an Oval Office event with four fighters.
- 4,500 people can watch on the lawn; up to 100,000 on screens outside.
- Trump is a UFC fan and has attended many fights.
- The event targets young male voters for the 2024 election.
- The Octagon is an eight-sided ring with a chain-link fence.
Entities
Institutions
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- White House
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States