President Trump Considers Keeping Temporary UFC Arena on White House South Lawn

The president has discussed keeping a temporary arena built for UFC events on the White House South Lawn as a permanent structure. The arena was constructed for a series of fights scheduled on the president's birthday and Flag Day. Officials have not released details on costs, security requirements, or any timeline for a decision.

structures have been placed on the South Lawn for past events, including seasonal celebrations. The current proposal would mark the first time an arena built for combat sports would remain in place year-round. No statements from event organizers or arena contractors have been made public.

The White House has not confirmed whether the plan would require congressional approval or changes to existing grounds-use policies.