By Dice City Sports Robert Lamar
Trump, a longtime ally and vocal supporter of UFC President Dana White. Has attended several major UFC events and maintains close ties to the promotion. The proposed event would mark an unprecedented blending of combat sports and American political history, making it one of the most talked-about potential venues in UFC history.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again making headlines this time with an ambitious proposal to host a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House in celebration of America鈥檚 250th anniversary.
鈥淲e鈥檙e going to have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House,鈥 Trump declared during a speech Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. 鈥淲e have a lot of land there. Every one of our national parks, battlefields, and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of America 250. And I even think we鈥檙e going to have a UFC fight.鈥
Buzz amongst the roster
Jon Jones, who has been navigating a vague retirement-comeback limbo. Reacted to the idea with intrigue, further fueling speculation about his return to competition. Jones, who recently re-entered the UFC鈥檚 anti doping testing pool. Left the door wide open, saying he鈥檚 considering options and 鈥渒eeping everyone鈥檚 options open.鈥
Meanwhile, Conor McGregor, still inactive but always in the headlines, also chimed in. Despite not having fought since 2021. McGregor鈥檚 comments about the White House fight. Possibility added more star power to the discussion and reminded fans that he鈥檚 still interested in staging one more grand return.