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Lawsuit Claims White House Approved Private UFC Fight, Trump Profits

6/11/2026

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Summary

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The Public Integrity Project sued, alleging the White House permits a private UFC fight on monument land without congressional approval, naming Susan Douglas and Paul Romano as plaintiffs.
The filing claims President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White could profit, noting Trump bought up to $50,000 of UFC stock.
A YouGov poll shows 51 % disapproval while organizers expect No Kings protests and a thunderstorm on June 14 evening.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling in Kelo v. City of New London, held that taking private land for economic development satisfied the Fifth Amendment’s “public use” clause. The decision triggered reforms in 47 states and spurred public backlash, shaping today’s challenge to President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White over alleged commercial use of the National Mall.

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Story summary

The Public Integrity Project sued, alleging the White House permits a private UFC fight on monument land without congressional approval, naming Susan Douglas and Paul Romano as plaintiffs.
The filing claims President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White could profit, noting Trump bought up to $50,000 of UFC stock.
A YouGov poll shows 51 % disapproval while organizers expect No Kings protests and a thunderstorm on June 14 evening.

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