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WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC's Octagon at the White House
President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
What happened
According to PBS News’s source item, WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC’s Octagon at the White House, President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House’s South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
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- WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC's Octagon at the White HousePBS News - 2026-06-11T17:19:08+00:00
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