Lawsuit Filed to Stop UFC Event on White House South Lawn
A federal lawsuit aims to prevent a UFC fight card from taking place on the White House South Lawn. The event is scheduled to coincide with President Trump's 80th birthday and is part of the nation's 250th-anniversary celebration.
Michael Rothstein Jun 7, 2026, 02:28 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein, based in Atlanta, is a reporter on ESPN's investigative and enterprise team. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/48993111/lawsuit-seeks-shut-ufc-white-house)._
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