Why is there a UFC cage on the White House lawn?

Wrestling

Year2026

Duration16m

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Construction crews set to work this week building a “cage” on the White House lawn. The arched framework for a temporary sports arena already looms over the neoclassical building like a looping roller coaster at a theme park. On June 14 — President Trump's 80th birthday, and also Flag Day — the White House cage will be the venue for the UFC Freedom 250 event, a fight meant to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 0:00 Kaitlan Collins' behind-the-scenes look at the UFC cage on the White House lawn 0:54 Brianna Keilar discusses the UFC cage with CNN political commentators Maria Cardona and Shermichael Singleton 3:21 UFC CEO: Trump "probably" wishes White House fight wasn't happening 4:53 Erin Burnett speaks with Vietnam veterans suing to block Trump's triumphal arch plan 11:51 Government analysis finds no-bid Reflecting Pool contract has "inflated" profit margin: NY Times Watch more CNN here: #Cage #WhiteHouse #News