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Joe Rogan raises concerns about Donald Trump’s UFC White House event

10 December 2025
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Dana White opens up on concerns for friend Donald Trump
  • Podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about the security and potential weather conditions for a planned UFC show on the White House South Lawn.
  • Donald Trump is organizing the event for 14 June next year, intended to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday.
  • Rogan specifically questioned the security arrangements and the impact of extreme heat and humidity on fighters, noting the pressure involved.
  • UFC CEO Dana White plans to construct an arena for 5,000-6,000 attendees on the South Lawn, with large screens in a nearby park for an additional 85,000-100,000 spectators.
  • White has pledged to pay $700,000 to restore the South Lawn post-event, and notable fighters such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have been mentioned as potential participants.
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