Why is there a UFC fight happening outside the White House?
From The Hard Shoulder by Newstalk
June 12, 2026 · 7 min
About this episode
The episode discusses a UFC fight being held outside the White House to celebrate Donald Trump's 80th birthday amidst America's 250th birthday celebrations.
As America gears up for its 250th birthday, Donald Trump has ensured that the celebration will be very memorable. That’s because he has allowed a huge UFC-style fighting cage, nicknamed ‘The Claw’, to be built on the lawn of the White House, with a fight happening this Sunday to celebrate his 80th birthday. Joining Ciara to tell more is Terry Sheridan, the Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio. Image: Reuters
People in this episode
Host: Ciara
Guest: Terry Sheridan
Topics covered
- UFC
- politics
- celebration
- Donald Trump
- White House
- American culture
Keywords
- UFC fight
- Donald Trump
- White House
- Terry Sheridan
- American birthday celebration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WSHU Public Radio
Places: White House
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