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White House Hosts UFC Fight, Drawing Criticism and High Costs
The White House hosted a UFC fight, an event that reportedly cost $60 million and involved seven federal agencies. The decision to stage the mixed martial arts event at the presidential residence drew criticism and questions about its appropriateness.
10 Jun, 18:00 — 10 Jun, 23:51
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The IndependentMostly Factual61d ago
$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House
President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million
By Jesse Bedayn
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Coffee Break: Emperor Trump Brings Gladiator Games With UFC White House Event
This weekend POTUS Donald Trump is hosting the Ultimate Fighting Championship on the White House lawn in a zeitgeist defining event, aired live on the Ellison family's Paramount+ streaming service.
By Nat Wilson Turner
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