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Updated · Fox News · Jun 22
Joe Rogan Reveals Trump's Terror Joke at June 14 White House UFC Event
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 22

Joe Rogan Reveals Trump's Terror Joke at June 14 White House UFC Event

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 22

Summary

  • Joe Rogan said Trump answered his warning about a possible terrorist attack at UFC Freedom 250 with, “We got to go somehow,” during the June 14 event on the White House South Lawn.
  • Rogan said trainer Trevor Wittman had also been uneasy about the high-profile venue, and Justin Gaethje said he accepted the danger before beating Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title.
  • Five men were charged on June 16 in an alleged plot tied to the event; prosecutors said they discussed using explosive-laden drones to trigger an evacuation and then shooting fleeing targets with snipers.
  • Rogan said the card is better remembered for Gaethje’s upset win and called the White House spectacle—held during U.S. 250th-anniversary events and Trump’s 80th birthday—historically unique.

Insights

Amidst a foiled terror plot, how was security managed for 85,000 spectators at a White House sporting event?
What precedent does hosting a private sporting event at the White House set for future use of national landmarks?
How does a $60 million event on public land translate into a worthwhile investment for a private sports organization?