Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay on White House lawn

BBC Sport Thursday 04 June 2026, 10:28 UTC 1 min read

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President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

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