Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Block June 14 UFC Freedom 250 at White House as Permit Fight Escalates
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 8
Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Block June 14 UFC Freedom 250 at White House as Permit Fight Escalates
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 8
Summary
Two Virginia residents asked a federal court for an emergency injunction to stop UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event planned for the White House South Lawn as part of the America 250 celebration.
The lawsuit says organizers bypassed federal permitting rules, environmental review and required approvals for commercial structures and private sporting events on White House grounds and nearby federal property.
Plaintiffs argue the card is a for-profit UFC promotion—not a legitimate government celebration—and say it could benefit Trump associates including UFC CEO Dana White and Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison.
Court filings also cite Trump's reported purchase of up to $50,000 in TKO Group stock, while alleging the event is aimed more at promoting the UFC brand and marking Trump's 80th birthday.
The White House has rejected the suit as an effort to derail a properly permitted celebration; UFC had not publicly commented.