UFC president Dana White says the company’s planned UFC event at the White House for the America 250 celebration is not intended as a political act. In interviews published this week, White argues that staging the fight at the White House is simply tied to what he describes as national celebration rather than partisan messaging. White says the idea should not be viewed as political, adding that “you can make anything political if you want to,” according to one report. Other coverage also echoes White’s framing of the event as a “birthday” for the country.
Separate reporting notes that White discussed the origin of the plan, stating that former President Donald Trump suggested bringing UFC to the White House in connection with America 250. While that account highlights White’s acknowledged proximity to the Trump administration, White continues to characterize the event’s purpose as celebratory and non-political. The outlets agree on the central point that White publicly denies the event is political, even as they differ on emphasis regarding how the proposal came about.
