Donald Trump wants to keep UFC White House setup: ‘We’ll never, ever take it down!’
Donald Trump has expressed his intention to keep the massive UFC stage setup on the White House lawn even after the upcoming event. The structure, known as 'The Claw', is being built for UFC Freedom 250, which coincides with America's 250th birthday. Trump compared the potential permanence of the structure to the Eiffel Tower, suggesting it may become a lasting feature of the White House.
- ▪Donald Trump has responded to criticism about the UFC stage setup at the White House.
- ▪The structure, called 'The Claw', is intended for the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, 2026.
- ▪Trump hinted that the stage might remain permanently after the event, similar to the Eiffel Tower.
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