FACT CHECK #-LACI_LX

WHAT WE FOUND

Official reports and statements confirm that the UFC is privately financing the $60 million cost of constructing the UFC Freedom 250 arena on the White House South Lawn 3610. White House officials stated that no taxpayer dollars are being used for the construction, with the UFC and its parent company, TKO Holdings, covering all infrastructure expenses 5910. These costs include the octagon, lighting rigs, and broadcast setup 711. While government employees like the Secret Service will perform their normal duties during the event, their participation does not involve additional taxpayer funding for the arena construction 4. High-credibility sources like the BBC and TIME confirm that the private sector is footing the bill for the entire project 310.

SOURCES

1. 1 · snopes.comFACT-CHECKER
   Don't fall for fake images of White House before and after UFC arena ...

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2. 2 · yahoo.comFACT-CHECKER
   FAKE Photo Shows White House South Lawn Torn Up By UFC Fight ...

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3. 3 · bbc.comNEWS
   White House erects UFC cage ahead of 250th anniversary celebration

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4. 4 · espn.comWEB
   UFC's logistical high-wire act: Staging an Octagon fight at the White ...

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5. 5 · newsweek.comWEB
   Democrats Upset at Trump's White House UFC Event ... - Newsweek

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6. 6 · sports.yahoo.comWEB
   Will Taxpayers Fund UFC White House Card Arena Construction ...

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7. 7 · thehill.comWEB
   At least $60M spent on White House UFC event - The Hill

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8. 8 · pbs.orgWEB
   Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn ... - PBS

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9. 9 · the-independent.comWEB
   UFC's parent company is betting $60M on Trump's White House ...

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10. 10 · time.comWEB
    The White House UFC Event Is Costing $60 Million - TIME

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11. 11 · wusa9.comWEB
    Construction crews begin transforming White House South Lawn ...

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