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An octagon on the White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th, in photos

Jun 13, 2026, 2:20 PM | Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 5:48 pm

The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House is photographed Thurs...

The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House is photographed Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive UFC event is taking over the White House’s South Lawn. The event celebrates President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend.

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An octagon on the White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th, in photos