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Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
US President Donald Trump suggested he might keep the Ultimate Fighting Championship cage-fighting arena being built on the lawn of the White House as a permanent fixture.
The Republican compared the structure, which is being built for a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence – on Trump’s 80th birthday – to France’s Eiffel Tower which was supposed to have been dismantled 20 years after it was built in 1889.
“We’re building something in front of the White House...
Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay
Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay
President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".
Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently
Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently
In a video posted to his official Tiktok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena that’s being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, also initially meant to be temporary, but was kept on, though his take on the Eiffel Tower isn't quite accurate.
BREAKING: Trump has compared the UFC arena at the White House to the Eiffel Tower, and says it could be permanent, per ABC
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The UFC arena on the White House lawn is being built for a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday.
france24
Framing · 2 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
france24
“though his take on the Eiffel Tower isn't quite accurate”
→ The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be temporary.
bluesky
“BREAKING: Trump has compared the UFC arena at the White House to the Eiffel Tower, and says it could be permanent, per ABC”
→ Trump said the UFC arena may be permanent.