US President Donald Trump is organising a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House to mark his 80th birthday. The event, costing around $160 million, is expected to attract around 4,000 spectators, including the president\u2019s supporters. The event comes amid a decline in support for Trump due to the war in Iran and economic challenges.<\/p>\n
The idea of organising UFC fight<\/strong> on the South Lawn of the White House, a Donald Trump<\/strong> following his victory in the 2024 election. The plan began to take shape after his triumphant visit to Madison Square Garden, where he attended a UFC event. According to one official, it was then that Trump decided to hold the event at the presidential residence, reports<\/a> CNN.<\/p>\n Organising the fight cost approximately $146 million. The event will take place in an 87-foot octagon situated on the South Lawn, which has been nicknamed \u201cThe Claw\u201d. Around 4,000 guests are expected, including influential Trump supporters, members of his administration and First Lady Melania Trump. The UFC controls the majority of the tickets, with the remainder being distributed personally by the president.<\/p>\n The event is taking place against the backdrop of Trump's decline in popularity<\/a> due to the war in Iran and the country\u2019s economic problems. Polls show that the majority of Americans do not support holding such an event at this time. Critics believe that a UFC fight could come to symbolise excess and the president\u2019s detachment from the country\u2019s real problems.<\/p>\n The event sparked considerable interest among Trump supporters. Well-known conservative podcasters, including Joe Rogan<\/strong>, who will be commentating on the fight, as well as influencers such as Nelk Boys<\/strong> \u0456 Patrick Beth-David<\/strong>, ... will be taking part in the event. At the same time, some of them have expressed doubts as to whether it is wise to hold the event at this particular time.<\/p>\n Trump personally oversees every stage of the fight preparations. In addition to the UFC, he is involved in major refurbishments and projects on the White House grounds, including the construction of ballroom<\/a> and Triumphal Arch<\/a>. His involvement in these projects is causing concern among some Republicans, who fear it may influence the outcome of future elections.<\/p>\n One of the founders of the UFC Art Devi<\/strong>, who supported Trump in the previous election, acknowledges the significance of the event for establishing the UFC as a sport. At the same time, he criticises the president\u2019s foreign policy, particularly the war in Iran and potential military action in other regions. According to him, Trump is now more focused on his legacy than on real challenges.<\/p>\n The event could be an attempt by Trump to regain support among young men, who formed the backbone of his electoral coalition but have begun to drift away due to domestic and foreign policy issues. 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The political context and domestic challenges<\/h2>\n
The role of supporters and influential figures<\/h2>\n
Trump\u2019s personal approach to the project<\/h2>\n
Analysis and expert views<\/h2>\n
Significance for politics and society<\/h2>\n