Trump administration reveals when UFC Claw will be dismantled

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhite House officials confirmed in court filings that a large UFC fighting arena, built for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday event, will be “immediately” dismantled after Sunday's match. Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration, stated the "Claw" will be disassembled right after the event, with demobilization beginning the following morning. This statement contradicts earlier remarks by Trump, who suggested the structure "could be a permanent fixture" on the South Lawn. The administration is battling a lawsuit from the Public Integrity Project, which argues the event is "deeply corrupt" and exploits public lands for private, for-profit sports. The UFC is covering the estimated $60 million cost of the event and has pledged an additional $700,000 to restore the White House lawn. In fullTrump’s UFC Claw will come down ‘immediately,’ White House says — despite president saying it could be there foreverThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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