Trump’s UFC Buddy Reveals Horror Infestation at White House
The Daily Beast • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s renovated Rose Garden, which replaced the grass with a Mar-a-Lago-style makeover, is reportedly infested with gnats and other bugs, according to UFC CEO Dana White.
- White, who plans to host a UFC Fight Night on the White House lawn in June to celebrate Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th, expressed concerns that the insect problem could impact the event.
- To mitigate the bug issue, White suggested using fans around the venue since gnats struggle in the wind, highlighting challenges of hosting outdoor fights.
- Trump bulldozed the Rose Garden last year, citing issues with women walking on wet grass in high heels, and has made several controversial renovations to the White House, including adding gold decor and removing the historic East Wing.
- Trump has high expectations for the upcoming UFC event, anticipating 5,000 spectators and calling it potentially the biggest event ever held at the White House.