The UFC’s upcoming White House card is already generating buzz well beyond the MMA community. With construction underway in Washington, D.C., the unique setup for the June 14 event has sparked debate even before the first punch is thrown. President Donald Trump now suggests the structure might not need a removal date at all.
Trump Suggests UFC Setup Could Stay Long-Term
Speaking on TikTok, Trump compared the temporary White House build to one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.
“Many don’t know that in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower, 1889, it was built,”
“It was supposed to be taken down immediately after the World’s Fair. They said, ‘You know, we sort of like it. Let’s leave it up a little bit longer.’ And then they said let’s leave it up longer and longer and longer. Well, they never took it down.”
Trump then pointed to the UFC installation in front of the White House and suggested a similar outcome.
“You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people. … And I’m looking at it and maybe we’ll never, ever take it down.”
White House Card Set to Make UFC History
As preparations continue, the White House setup remains one of the most talked-about visuals in combat sports this year.
The UFC’s groundbreaking White House event on June 14 is shaping up as one of the most unique cards the promotion has ever assembled. Headlining the historic night is a lightweight title unification clash between undisputed champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje in a fight that could define the division.
Further down the card, Alex Pereira will chase another piece of history when he steps into the heavyweight division to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship. Already a former middleweight and light heavyweight champion,
Pereira could become the first fighter in UFC history to capture titles across three different weight classes if he leaves the White House with gold around his waist.