Overview

• Trump announced on July 4 in Iowa that he intends to stage UFC bouts on the White House grounds to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
• The proposal formalizes a collaboration with UFC president Dana White, building on their longstanding personal and professional ties.
• The proposal outlines plans to draw up to 25,000 spectators, according to published estimates.
• Officials are still negotiating security, infrastructure setup and federal approvals needed to host MMA bouts on the presidential grounds.
• The announcement reflects a trend of merging political events with major sports spectacles for national commemorations.