President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand in the ring at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington.
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The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand in the ring at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington.
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