Trending Now - Trump Considers UFC Octagon Installation at White House Lawn

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - President Donald Trump is involved in the decision regarding the UFC octagon.

ABC News - The satellite imagery was obtained from the satellite firm Vantor.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Trump has hinted at keeping the UFC octagon on the White House lawn permanently.

ABC News - Construction of the UFC octagon began last month for the mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14.

ABC News - The construction includes a stage for a concert on the Ellipse.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The UFC octagon is being built on the South Lawn of the White House.

ABC News - The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is also undergoing rehabilitation.

WHEN:

ABC News - The mixed martial arts event is scheduled for June 14, coinciding with President Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

ABC News - Demolition of the White House East Wing to construct the ballroom began in October 2025.

ABC News - The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project was announced in April.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Trump compared the UFC octagon to the Eiffel Tower, suggesting a desire for it to be a permanent fixture.

HOW:

ABC News - The "American Flag Blue" coating is being applied to the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 04:25 UTC)

President Trump is actively involved in the decision to keep the UFC octagon on the White House lawn permanently, which is currently under construction for a mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14. This event coincides with Trump’s birthday and Flag Day, and the octagon is being built on the South Lawn, alongside a stage for a concert on the Ellipse. Additionally, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is undergoing rehabilitation, with a new "American Flag Blue" coating being applied to its bottom.