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Evidence confirms that the White House South Lawn turf was not permanently destroyed by the UFC arena construction 38. High-credibility fact-checkers have debunked viral images showing the lawn as paved over or entirely torn up, rating them as AI-generated fakes 12. While construction has caused temporary damage 511, multiple reports confirm that the UFC is responsible for a $700,000 restoration project to replace the sod and restore the lawn 379. Experts have outlined a specific plan for sod replacement to ensure the grass is restored quickly after the event 8. Although there has been some public discussion regarding making the arena a permanent fixture 10, the current agreement focuses on a temporary setup followed by full lawn restoration 69.