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Trump Schedules White House UFC Amid Thunderstorm Risks

6/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans a UFC fight on White House lawn for June 14, 2026 despite severe thunderstorms.
$60 million production mobilizes 900 contractors, hundreds of trucks and seven federal agencies to build the arena “The Claw.”
National Weather Service warns the steel framework with large beam lights could conduct electricity during lightning.
Joe Rogan and Dana White said event should be cancelled or moved indoors due to safety and weather concerns.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans a UFC fight on White House lawn for June 14, 2026 despite severe thunderstorms.
$60 million production mobilizes 900 contractors, hundreds of trucks and seven federal agencies to build the arena “The Claw.”
National Weather Service warns the steel framework with large beam lights could conduct electricity during lightning.
Joe Rogan and Dana White said event should be cancelled or moved indoors due to safety and weather concerns.