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U.S. President Donald Trump believes the the UFC White House setup is impressive enough that it may become a permanent fixture.
Construction is currently underway to accommodate the historic UFC event set for June 14 on the South Lawn. Also known as Freedom 250, the card is being held on Trump’s 80th birthday and is part of a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. It’s currently unclear exactly how long the structure is supposed to remain on the White House lawn after the UFC leaves town.
“Many don’t know that in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower, 1889, it was built,” Trump said on TikTok. “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.
“You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people. It’s going to have the big UFC fight on June 14. And I’m looking at it and maybe we’ll never, ever take it down.”
The Eiffel Tower was only designed as a temporary structure for the World’s Fair and was scheduled for dismantling in 1909. However, it was permitted to remain thanks to its value for in technological advancements, especially radio telegraphy. Today, it is among the world’s top tourist attractions.
UFC White House is headlined by a lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, while Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight crown in the co-main event. The card airs in its entirety on Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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Construction is currently underway to accommodate the historic UFC event set for June 14 on the South Lawn. Also known as Freedom 250, the card is being held on Trump’s 80th birthday and is part of a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. It’s currently unclear exactly how long the structure is supposed to remain on the White House lawn after the UFC leaves town.
“Many don’t know that in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower, 1889, it was built,” Trump said on TikTok. “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.
“You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people. It’s going to have the big UFC fight on June 14. And I’m looking at it and maybe we’ll never, ever take it down.”
Quite the Sight
Here on Constitution Ave. The arch is enormous. It’s even visible from side streets like 17th. The building crane I could spot all the way back at 5th and Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/aChKvFag8y— Luke Thomas️(@lthomasnews) May 27, 2026
The Eiffel Tower was only designed as a temporary structure for the World’s Fair and was scheduled for dismantling in 1909. However, it was permitted to remain thanks to its value for in technological advancements, especially radio telegraphy. Today, it is among the world’s top tourist attractions.
UFC White House is headlined by a lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, while Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight crown in the co-main event. The card airs in its entirety on Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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