As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, President Donald Trump has one thing on his mind: his own birthday.And what better way to celebrate than having sanctioned violence at the White House? On June 14 ― Trump’s 80th birthday ― thousands will gather to watch the UFC Freedom 250 fight card from a temporary arena currently being built on the South Lawn.Meanwhile, the historic East Wing of the White House remains rubble as new construction begins for Trump’s ballroom, which he has argued is needed for him to safely host his parties. Despite his argument, Trump seems unbothered by hosting an exposed, outside event on the South Lawn.See photos of our latest national concussion below:Construction is underway on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June.Kylie Cooper/ReutersTrump has gone ahead with plans to host the UFC fight despite concerns about security.Kylie Cooper/ReutersAn onlooker records on a mobile phone as workers construct a UFC fighting ring.Bloomberg/GettyMembers of the National Guard stand at the base of the Washington Monument as construction on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June on the South Lawn of the White House appears in the distance.Kylie Cooper/ReutersWorkers construct a UFC fighting ring ahead of a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight on the South Lawn of the White House.Bloomberg/GettyA large sign shows preparations for Freedom 250 events.Christy Bowe/ZUMA Press Wire/ReutersAn onlooker photographs ongoing construction for the UFC ring.Kylie Cooper/ReutersWork continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House and a UFC cage on the South Lawn.via Associated Press
Look At This Tacky UFC Cage Being Built For Birthday Boy Donald Trump
The White House has lost the East Wing and gained a temporary fighting ring. And it's all for President Donald Trump.










