politics
Trump’s allies in Congress get coveted seats at White House cage fight
The hottest ticket in Washington’s GOP circles is an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn on Sunday.
- The event coincides with Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary.
- Invited guests include several Republican lawmakers, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and members of Trump's family.
- Joe Rogan will provide commentary for the fight.
- UFC CEO Dana White stated that tickets were scarce, with the president controlling most invites.
- The event is expected to cost $60 million and involve over seven federal agencies.
- A specially constructed outdoor venue called 'the Claw' has been built on the South Lawn, with 4,500 seats.
- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block the event due to lack of standing and unreasonable delay by the plaintiffs.
- The event is part of larger semiquincentennial celebrations for the country's 250th birthday.