Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match

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Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit on Saturday seeking to halt an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match scheduled for June 14 at the White House, alleging improper authorization and violations of park service regulations. The White House dismissed the suit as baseless, asserting the event is comparable to other permitted gatherings on federal parklands.

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Legal challenge claims US president did not seek proper approval for fighting event to be held on his 80th birthday.

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match

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