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White House Hosts $60 M UFC Bash for 250th, Trump’s 80th

6/17/2026

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The White House turned its South Lawn into a $60 million arena for America’s 250th birthday and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, hosting UFC Freedom 250.
Sponsors Truth Social, Monster Energy, Meta, Starlink, Polymarket, Riyadh Season and Anduril Industries had logos around the octagon while attendees included the First Family, $1 million donors, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen and military personnel.
Fans bet, rode attractions and visited booths, some losing up to $200,000 on sports-betting apps.

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Story summary

The White House turned its South Lawn into a $60 million arena for America’s 250th birthday and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, hosting UFC Freedom 250.
Sponsors Truth Social, Monster Energy, Meta, Starlink, Polymarket, Riyadh Season and Anduril Industries had logos around the octagon while attendees included the First Family, $1 million donors, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen and military personnel.
Fans bet, rode attractions and visited booths, some losing up to $200,000 on sports-betting apps.