President Trump to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals
Pak Gazette’ Kayleigh McEnany reports on President Donald Trump’s plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City. Trump, a lifelong Knicks fan, was personally invited by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who expressed excitement about the president’s attendance and noted shared interests. The segment also notes President Trump’s presence at multiple major sporting events during his term and his plans to host a UFC fight at the White House on June 14.
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Two Virginia residents are trying to choke out UFC Freedom 250 before fight night.
A federal lawsuit filed against the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior seeks an emergency injunction to stop the UFC event scheduled for the South Lawn of the White House.
According to the lawsuit, organizers ignored federal permitting rules, skipped environmental reviews and raised concerns about conflicts of interest.
Because apparently even a UFC octagon on the White House lawn has to overcome environmental obstacles.
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President Donald Trump met with UFC fighters Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane in the Oval Office of the White House on May 6, 2026 to discuss the UFC Freedom 250 fight scheduled for June 14 outside the White House. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Construction continues on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2026, ahead of a UFC match hosted by President Donald Trump to honor the United States’ 250th birthday.
The event is being promoted as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration and, yes, the plan is to host a UFC card on the White House lawn. According to the lawsuit, the problems begin with the fights taking place in front of the executive mansion.
The plaintiffs argue that the White House South Lawn and nearby federal property are subject to strict rules that generally prohibit commercial structures and private sporting events without environmental review and congressional approval.
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Organizers have reportedly relied on a special exemption tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations.
The lawsuit argues that UFC Freedom 250 is actually a private, for-profit sporting event involving the UFC, broadcasters, sponsors and advertisers, rather than a legitimate government-run celebration.
The UFC Freedom 250 championship belt is displayed inside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026. (Scott Taetsch/Zuffa LLC)
The complaint alleges that the event could financially benefit President Trump and several of his associates, including UFC CEO Dana White and Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison.
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It also points to Trump’s alleged purchase of up to $50,000 in shares of TKO Group Holdings, the publicly traded parent company of UFC.
Court documents argue that the event has less to do with commemorating American independence and more to do with promoting the UFC brand and celebrating Trump’s 80th birthday.
The White House has already rejected the lawsuit, calling it an attempt to derail a properly permitted celebration.
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