Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday

Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday

A UFC fight night was scheduled for June 14 at the White House, coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday. The event was set for June 14 at the White House. A

A UFC fight night was scheduled for June 14 at the White House, coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday. The event was set for June 14 at the White House. A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the event. Plaintiffs argue the fight night was unlawfully planned. They claim the event was designed to benefit Trump and his allies. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the fights from taking place. If granted, the court could bar the White House from hosting the UFC event. The case underscores legal scrutiny of political use of White House venues.