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Trump’s White House UFC arena draws scrutiny
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: A nearly 100-foot custom UFC structure was built on the South Lawn for an upcoming fight.
WHO: Joe Mathieu
WHAT: Balance of Power co-host Joe Mathieu gets a first-hand look at “The Claw,” a custom UFC structure built on the White House South Lawn for Sunday’s UFC fight.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET
WHERE: White House South Lawn, USA
WHY: The structure is being staged for Sunday’s UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, drawing scrutiny over logistics and Trump’s financial stake in UFC’s parent company.
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