Trump suggests UFC arena at White House could be permanent

Published June 3, 2026 5:43pm ET | Updated June 3, 2026 5:43pm ET



President Donald Trump has suggested that the UFC arena under construction at the White House for the looming MMA event could be a permanent fixture.

Trump made the unusual remark in a TikTok video late Tuesday, comparing the UFC “claw” stage on the White House South Lawn to a famous landmark in Europe.

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