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Celebs Skip Trump UFC Event; 4,300 Seats Planned

6/7/2026

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Summary

Celebs Skip UFC

Adam Sandler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez confirmed they will not attend President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14.
UFC President Dana White said the guest list also contains Guy Ritchie, Tom Brady and Jason Statham, who have not responded.
The temporary ring on the White House South Lawn will hold about 4,300 spectators, with President Donald Trump receiving 1,000 tickets.

Summary

Trump sells UFC

Ringside seats at the White House UFC event are sold to donors pledging over $1 million.
Vanity Fair says lobbyists, members of Congress and other power players flood the $60 million, 80th-birthday-timed production billed as the hottest ticket in Washington.
After the National Mall concert series collapsed when its lineup withdrew over Trump’s partisanship, President Donald Trump announced a Make America Great Again (MAGA) rally at the same venue.

History

Historical Context

Originating in 1921, the White House Correspondents' Dinner evolved from modest press meals into a televised celebrity roast after 1983, drawing Hollywood talent and fundraising attention. Donald Trump skipped the event throughout his first presidency, but the 2026 dinner at the Washington Hilton attracted roughly 2,600 guests, including senior officials, underscoring the banquet’s enduring role in political networking and charity.

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Celebs Skip UFC

Adam Sandler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez confirmed they will not attend President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14.
UFC President Dana White said the guest list also contains Guy Ritchie, Tom Brady and Jason Statham, who have not responded.
The temporary ring on the White House South Lawn will hold about 4,300 spectators, with President Donald Trump receiving 1,000 tickets.

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