Trump’s Tacky UFC Birthday Bash Faces Major Disruption Threat
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump plans to host a UFC event at the White House, but extreme heat and heavy thunderstorms forecast in Washington, D.C., could severely impact the event.
- Temperatures are expected to reach nearly 99 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, with Sunday predicted to bring hot, humid conditions and potential downpours and lightning.
- A large, partially open structure called "The Claw" has been built on the White House lawn for the event, making spectators and fighters vulnerable to weather disruptions like rain and strong winds.
- Meteorologists warn of severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, lightning, and even possible tornadoes in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions on Sunday afternoon and evening.
- UFC officials acknowledge the weather risks and have contingency plans, but the final decision will depend on conditions closer to the event.