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Last-minute court filings aim to block Trump's White House UFC event

sportsJun 10, 202614612,535

Plaintiffs filed last-minute federal court papers seeking to block an Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday celebration planned on White House grounds for Donald Trump, and judges are scheduled to consider the case before the event. Organizers plan to stage a UFC production on White House grounds and parts of the National Mall, including filming inside and temporary closure of the Lincoln Memorial. Plaintiffs allege the celebration includes commercial fundraising, with commemorative coins and medallions priced from $260 to over $11,000, a $1 million-per-person fundraiser the night before, and the UFC covering roughly $60 million in production costs. If judges block the event it would halt a rare commercial political birthday on public grounds and could shape future rules about presidential events on federal land.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Bud Light branding is up on the White House grounds ahead of Sunday's UFC fight (Saul Loeb/Getty)

pic of the the UFC ring outside the White House with a Bud Light ad on it
226844d ago
Dan148

Man, the only thing Idiocracy got wrong is the timeline.

Christian Petersen68

Clue: It's somewhere behind the Monster Energy drink signage.

Kasper Junge Wester52

I thought Bud Light was woke now?

Kate Sometimes45

I'd boycott Bud Light, but I already avoid drinking beer that tastes like cat pee smells.

chrissy64.bsky.social35

Nothing says classy like some Budweiser branding on the White House.

Bruce Wilson30

Now the WH needs one of those giant inflatable floppy balloon guys they put outside car dealerships and car washes.

Phylosoma™22

I hope that Budweiser loses millions of dollars for supporting Trump Real talk 💙

nauga54.bsky.social18

I thought that Bud Light was "persona non grata" in MAGA world as a result of the Dylan Mulvaney social media promotion. I guess Trump and his fellow grifters will look the other way if they can profit off of Bud Light.

Craig Sicknick16

Trump should wear a jacket with all his corporate sponsors on it so we know who owns him. It certainly is not the people of the U.S.

Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot13

Kid Rock and FOX News is going to melt down over this.

How many more days of this?13

ButI thought Bud Light was WOKE?!?!

Shola Hoon13

We live in such dum and corporate money times

Dimlan10

When "woke" is marketable again and Bud does another 180 please remember this

Elizabeth8

Lol. Thought Maga was boycotting Bud Light?

BeingHelpish8

Fuck Bud Light I guess.

Gr3ySyndicate.com : highest tech low lives7

I’m old enough remember when republicans shot beer cans as political theater and swore to never drink it again. They are all all such lying cunts, about this, about everything. If there was a god they would have all been smited, long ago. They believe in nothing, besides self enrichment.

L. Guapo6

Brought to you by Brawndo

MaryM6

There is no dignity left when the trash resides in the White House.

Mr Stephen Pike6

Didn't they "cancel" Bud Light?

terrible towelie5

how much did he pocket from budweiser to put that up?

cozybooksonly.bsky.social5

This is waste fraud and abuse of our taxpayer money. Call your Republican reps! and also make a comment on Russell Vought trying to get his grubby hands on all federal grants! They want to be able to say who gets money and cancel grants anytime they want.

Parity 🦜4

Some people think that when the bright lights come on at night it will attract all kinds of flying bugs. I might watch if this turns into some kind of biblical omen sponsored by Bud Light.

Tab 4

I thought we didn't like Bud Light cause of the trans. I just can't keep up with my MAGA anymore.

Eat The Rich4

Bud light, we made a slightly positive gesture in the direction of a trans person and lost our entire bigot fan base…how do we fix it? UFC at the Whitehouse!

TheJadedMuse4

When the apocalypse happens, there will definitely be sponsors.

singerindy.bsky.social4

I thought MAGA didn't like Bud Light because of one Instagram posting? but that was many scandals ago.

wtfyall88.bsky.social4

Folks in the comments, report it anonymously to GAO FraudNet (fraud waste abuse or suspected mismanagement of federal funds can be reported at their link) www.gao.gov/about/what-g...

margie4

remember when they boycotted bud light because of "the trans"? i don't drink budweiser because it's the beer my father was addicted to when he beat my mother, so this isn't going to affect me but, if i did, i wouldn't anymore

Christy Ward3

It’s a good thing extreme cringe isn’t fatal or we’d all be 💀

Deepwader3

I'm a beer snob. Does anyone even drink that stuff?

Dr Robin3

The White House is a disgrace.

markm52.bsky.social3

MAGA is so fickle. They were boycotting and stacking them up and shooting them not that long ago.

Irish Eyes ☘️3

Trump will probably get a cut of all sales.

Friskiedgrrl 🏳️‍🌈 💙🍁 🌊🇨🇦 🇺🇦3

I thought that the MAGAts were MAD at Bud Light?

Tammy E 🦋3

It's a freaking trashy travelling carnival show on the now defamed WH lawn.

I'm V and Sunny is my ❤️ 🐾🐾🚴🏻🧘🏻🏋🏻3

I just want to vomit!!!

✶ ✶ Heather ✶ ✶2

More disgusting than their beer.

Trash-Panda2

It’s got what plants crave

Kate2

I remember when the White House was associated with intelligence and refinement. Now it’s a pit of idiocy and adulteration.

Squeegy Beckinheim🇨🇦2

That’s ok. It’s not real beer anyway.

David Yale2

Wonder how much of a cut Trump is getting from the UFC & its sponsors for these fights. Think about it: our narcissistic sociopath, convicted felon President built an outdoor arena on the White House lawn for UFC fights!! His blatant corruption has no limits; a total shit show.

HockeyDad2

Soooooo…. bud Light is ok now or will kid rock be shooting this up?

wigglylizard.bsky.social2

So are we allowed to like Bud Lite again?

Doctor Syn, Scarecrow ⚥2

My, how very Presidential this all seems. Try saying it. It’s fun. Now imagine that we’ve somehow managed to get outta this mess and “Presidential” has become synonymous with “idiotic,” “stupid,” “moronic,” or “wildly incompetent.” Now apply it to the current timeline and it’s even MORE fun.

germanshepherdfan.bsky.social2

The whole damn country is for sale.

ProudSocialist⚛️💙🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦2

So Dylan Mulvaney promoted Bud light years ago and the right lost their shit but when the UFC does it on the white house south lawn it's ok.

K Slattery2

Throughout the spring I took what I referred to as desecration tours around town to see what horrors had popped up like mushrooms overnight. I can’t bring myself to do it anymore. Strictly east of the river for exercise and park visits. For those who don’t know, the parks to the east are a gem.

Dizzygirl2

Redneck fabulous. I guess they aren't mad about the trans thing anymore.

MJ of Everything is Public Health Production2

A true desecration of culture and american government

Kim Heine2

Making money off our house.

Zoey Ashley 2

Which is weird because didn’t bud light have the one can with Dylan Mulvaney?! Like, wouldn’t the watchers be mad about that? I’m not sure if anyone gets my point, I’m a little high lol

DrKPhD2

Trying to class up the joint

Scott MacFarlane
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social

NEW: Another flurry of court filings in 11th hour suit to halt UFC event at White House Natl Park Service, which appears to be taking its instruction from the UFC, says there'll be filming of participants INSIDE the Lincoln Memorial And they will closing access to Memorial

128745d ago
It's All Your Foucault150

OH COME ON. These people are so disrespectful.

Lpeterp124

Who gave the UFC permission to defile the Lincoln MEMORIAL? It is a solemn place of respect not a sports venue.

thyroid-2303.bsky.social102

I truly hate this. A public memorial being closed for profit

Bluechous 🦕61

Why are violent fighters being accompanied by children?

Randy Herman38

The Lincoln Memorial is a sacred space dedicated to our secular state religion. This is no different than an orgy in a cathedral.

StickyBunny36

Celebrating our 250th by cutting off access to one of our most famous monuments, and occluding views of the White House with fences and a ridiculous contraption that has nothing to do with our history.

jajnyc11.bsky.social35

Filming inside the memorial for this event is outrageous.

Sherry Krauss33

UFC which McMahon’s (on trial for trafficking ring boys) and trump (credibly accused of child rape and adjudicated rapist) own stock in and will be present are having children accompany fighters out of Lincoln Memorial (will trump be backstage like at teen pageants-will McMahon have access) WTAF

sandiego_cindy 👣🐾29

desecration, and i don’t generally use that term at all

Judy Sharp16

Elect an asshole expect a shitshow.

CMHoskins14

DC is just another play thing for him. I hope it gets at least delayed by the courts.

LuftKraftPikk13

Nothing says 250th anniversary celebration of the country like the nation's capital hosting a sporting event for a sport with an origin of only 30yrs ago and only became mainstream 10-15yrs ago... with the entire point of sport to bludgeon each other until KO or submission. #ThisIsAmerica 🫩

annapolis1873.bsky.social12

This feels like exactly the kind of moment that shows how disconnected our institutions have become from basic civic values. The Lincoln Memorial belongs to all Americans, not corporate events. We need systems that put people first again.

💗Christine7

The Natl Park Service was also responsible for ripping up the rose garden along with Melania

iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social7

He is such a fucking monster. The Lincoln Memorial will collapse with disgust.!

Jude7

Please, parents, do not let your children participate. It’s inappropriate in every way.

Paquito Dela Cruz 🇵🇭🇩🇪🇦🇹🇳🇱🇬🇧🇪🇸🇨🇳🇮🇳(🇺🇸)7

The use of the Lincoln Memorial for the UFC event had been reported months ago...

Jadeabliss - 🪷 “No one let go of anyone’s hand.”🪷6

We can’t take down traitorous confederate monuments, but they can film a fight in the Lincoln Memorial. Uncivilized, disrespectful weirdos…

mamaltp.bsky.social6

John Wilkes Booth has been outdone.

Blackbelt0106

Closing the Lincoln Memorial to American citizens, are you fucking serious? Really? Fascists! GFY

Eliza Bennet (she/her)6

Why are they each with “a child”? Epstein-level grossness

HR Ryan5

Each with an "accompanying child"? WTAF??

Queen Zenobia5

What the actual puck?! How gross and disgusting of them to essentially defile a place that is profoundly historical and emotional for visitors. This is beyond wrong. Monuments should not be “their” playgrounds too close and abuse upon his whims.

JH5

Why are fighters walking out with children??

furtherexchange.bsky.social4

What’s next - a carnival, bouncy house, cotton candy stand at Arlington National? It’s disgusting

👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.04

I just read this post aloud to my hubs and I highly recommend you read it aloud. Even if just to yourself, you can get the full essence of insanity in these few lines.

DenverChick4

Having each fighter accompanied by a child throughout this political theater is so creepy

letsdance247.bsky.social4

Nothing is sacred to this administration. NOTHING.

Sirius B3

Really curious what the rest of that affidavit says because here is what the NPS website says about filming at the Lincoln Memorial (tl:dr —- any filming that is not “general visitor use” requires a permit)

OlympiaDonna2

What part of ‘memorial’ do they not understand?

tjcpigpen.bsky.social2

I have seen small choirs of children rounded up and booted out, and their choir directors admonished for singing a patriotic song inside the Lincoln Memorial. They don’t even let you do that.

Sherry2

Marco Rubio is signing a deal with UFC to use cage fights for diplomacy Deal to be signed 2PM EDT today To be broadcast live by Fox News Why? Because Trump bought TKO stock He will profit bigly from this TKO is the parent company of the WWE and UFC nypost.com/2026/06/08/u...

Resistorloseitall2

Trump defiles everything he touches.

Tom Turkey2

Leave it to the pedofiles to want to add children to the mix.

bennakane.bsky.social2

Photo shoot with the eternal flame coming up next.

Helen P M2

He can cheapen anything, o respect just tacky

SeaWitch10312

They are having children at a UFC fight? ffs

Jay Marose2

This place is going to take the solemn commemoration of 250 years of expanding democracy by having naked men in tight shorts (so far ok) beat each other senseless while the assembled crowd treats the Mall like carnival grounds. Bet those guards will be busy breaking up the sex in the porta potties!

Tom Wrongbottom2

It's a damn slave auction...fucking weigh-ins.

djchocolatemlk.bsky.social2

Sorry but why are they parading children in front of the Epstein client list?

Stephanie Cheney2

This is trailer trash appalling

🅷🆈🅿🅴🆁🆂🅿🆁🅸🆃🅴2

What about _MEMORIAL_ do REPUBLICANS not understand?

Matthew Gertz
@mattgertz.bsky.social

Who actually makes the call about whether they need to evacuate from under the giant metal structure during a storm? The White House? UFC? Paramount? Freedom250?

82544d ago
Foxtrot Delta Tango - 864774

shhh... let's see how it plays out.

Eric Columbus34

Can you imagine how excited the host would be if lightning strikes?

Rogerdan531

They’re going to get tens of thousands on the White House lawn? “Tens of thousands??!” Come on! Who’s came up with that figure? The same people who said Trump who had the biggest inauguration crowd ever?!! LOL!!

Dave M17

One good bolt of lightning hits the Flux capacitor hidden inside, they all get zapped through time, and become someone else's problem.

CK DexterHaven15

And where do they evacuate to

Glory Glory14

One thing we know for sure. If anything bad happens, it will be Biden's fault

DG 🏳️‍🌈11

This is a great way to drain the swamp.

Amelia11

Maybe this guy has a plan.

99 Pablums10

This is beyond Beyond Thunderdome

Is Doom Imminent?10

I am perfectly fine with whatever calamity happens to befall Trump’s birthday UFC fight.

Josh "WAFFLE SQUARF is on fire" Brown8

God will smite Trump's most faithful in a dazzling display of why we keep saying Fuck Around And Find Out.

Pat7

Whoever has possession of the Sharpie

Huh…6

Pretty sure rugged manly alphas aren't afraid of a little lightning

DaniSue6

Naw, just let them stay.

Lenny Davits5

Let nature take its course.

Vichy Democrats will not see heaven5

The funniest thing could happen

KayEnright4

They can shelter in place. Or stand in the reflecting pool.

Deb4

Sure hope it isn't the President.

The Ghost of Nihl L'Amas4

"Me, the National Safety Director."

jungkafka.bsky.social3

please God, I don't ask for much...

🇨🇦 Drew Harris 🇨🇦3

Follow up question: where are they going to evacuate to? The east wing?

sallybrown.bsky.social3

Trump will fault Nancy Pelosi.

Dr Lisa 🇰🇳🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈❤️🥳🧘🏽‍♀️🎸🏝💃🏽🛸🐸✊🏽3

Is a tornado too much to ask for?

NWHiker3

Oh. I wonder what I'd have to sacrifice to Zeus...

CemeteryGatesMcFadden3

Let them stay out there

Darrel ‘Roiling! Exciting!' Plant3

God could do the funniest thing

lawrscott.bsky.social2

Tens of thousands? Are you serious?

Woke20242

It would be glorious if it got rained out.

K Slattery2

We really need the rain around here.

Nipple-related documents curious Dude2

former Commissioner H.A. "Buster" Baldwin Kerr County, TX

Chris M. Hughes, MD2

Sorry to be callous, but...

thebeardedone42.bsky.social2

And what happens when someone who is actually concerned about safety calls it, but orange man demands they continue to entertain him?

stefandraschan.bsky.social2

"The Vorbunker was located 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) beneath the cellar of a large reception hall"

Tom in Portland, ME2

Could be a great opportunity to take out MAGA leadership all at once

joshpheterson.bsky.social2

Zeus has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever

Dog Columbo2

You just know they are waiting to bust out "this is why we need a bunker/ballroom" because there is nowhere to evacuate the people in attendance to. This entire thing is a stupid mistake and I hope it ends in disaster.

kmlpara.bsky.social2

All MAGA true believers must stand firm and believe that Trump and God will protect them from these deadly bolts from the sky.

Ricky Davila
@therickydavila.bsky.social

Cowardly corrupt pendejo Marco Rubio calls the UFC arena at the bulldozed White House a gift to people. A gift would be the entire MAGA regime and their fascist Republican cultists sent to prison for treason, the UFC match is an illegal corrupt for-profit promotion of violence.

35344d ago
Phil Lewis
@phillewis.bsky.social

Scenes from the UFC cage outside of the White House taken today:

16444d ago
The Smut Of The Americas45

I don't think I've prayed for a week of rain before.

Sanho Tree44

How the rest of the world sees it:

Neil20

The majesty. The grandeur. How long until the White House is hosting dog fights.

Ben 16

I thought Bud Light was “woke”? Bud Light’s not “woke” anymore? Who can keep track of all this??

Holly Glightly 🧿🌌12

Gladiator match presided over by Caesar

Jake12

Ahhh yes, Bud Light. The pride of Belgium.

sammcb25.bsky.social10

Ah, yes. The downfall and trailer trashing of America. Sponsored by Bud Light.

Mic9

What's the over/under on him saying it would cost too much to dismantle it, and so it should just stay and can be used for other events?

David Leigh Roth8

Fingers crossed for a tornado

IS HE DEAD YET? ..Dave hater of racism , ignorance and hypocrisy8

I am still surprised he hasn't started a shopping channel from the Oval Office yet.

FL Panhandler7

I thought Bud Light was eschewed by the MMA/MAGA crowd.

Diana❌👑📎6

Utter debasement of the people's house. 🥺 A perfect metaphor for Trump regime: crass, wasteful, grifting abomination.

Slacks5

Bud light. The bottom dumpster water of beers.

Stay trippy little hippie🥥🌴5

The trailer park moved in

Helioscrivener4

The obligatory bearded bro taking a selfie in front of it

J4

60 million bill to the U.S. taxpayer

Cas4

Bud light??? After the entire situation about MAGA freaking out that a trans woman got a customized can from them? And they were freaking out in stores and destroying them? Huh???

janetjoiner.bsky.social4

put trump in a cage.

Sherry3

Sunday weather: Hazardous heat predicted For UFC first outdoor match

Drops of RM Brown 🇺🇸🇦🇸🇼🇸3

Hopefully one day Trump will be behind a locked cage. They should keep that cage on the White House lawn.

Terrance Szar3

Defines the utter white nationalist trash that is MAGA perfectly.

Ebenezer Foxnews3

George Washington would be so proud.

hexnology.bsky.social3

America has always been a shitshow since the colonizers showed up...now there's just a stage for it.

EZGames692

Eye roll at the Stake ads

katie ☁️ + soupcrave 🐈‍⬛️ [KESHA IN 32]2

they really built a gladiator pit. where's his throne

Michael Corthell2

Trump’s reported UFC birthday spectacle says everything about his politics: loud, crude, performative, and obsessed with domination. When the people’s house becomes the fight house, democracy itself gets dragged into the cage. essayx.substack.com/p/the-ultima...

Alan2

So Bud Lite is no longer woke? I'm so confused.

J. MiLk2

If I ever drank bub light I’d boycott, but I enjoy a beer with flavor.