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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Trump says the giant UFC arena set up outside the White House could stay up forever

President Donald Trump has suggested that the huge UFC arena currently being erected in front of the White House could stay up indefinitely.

An octagon with an arch looming overhead dubbed “The Claw” will house a showcase mixed-martial arts event on June 14 as part of the Trump administration’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States founding. The date also happens to mark the president’s own 80th birthday.

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