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Trump Hosts UFC on South Lawn for 80th Birthday

Published June 13, 2026 · Updated June 13, 2026 · The Guardian

On his 80th birthday, President Trump held a UFC show on the South Lawn, complete with a 92‑foot steel “Claw” and a makeshift arena, despite heavy rain warnings.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by staging a UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House. The venue featured a 92‑foot, 600‑ton steel structure dubbed the “Claw,” a ring‑shaped cage, and seating for thousands of fans, all set up amid forecasts of rain and thunderstorms. saltysenoritaaz.org

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