Marjorie Taylor Greene Condemns UFC Event on White House Lawn. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposed Donald Trump's plans to hold UFC fights on White House grounds. She believes the location is inappropriate for such events, despite her support for the event itself.
Donald Trump's plans to hold a series of UFC fights right on the White House lawn have sparked a sharp reaction from Marjorie Taylor Greene. The former congresswoman, previously known as one of Trump's staunchest supporters, publicly stated that she considers the chosen venue inappropriate for such events. In her view, holding mixed martial arts fights on the grounds of the presidential residence does not match the status of the location and should not be funded by taxpayers.
In an interview with NewsNation, Greene emphasized that she is herself a UFC fan, but believes the White House should not become a stage for sports shows. She also expressed doubts about the advisability of spending government funds on organizing such events, especially at a time when, according to her, there are more pressing funding priorities.
Seven UFC fights are scheduled for Sunday, timed to coincide with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and officially positioned as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. UFC president Dana White confirmed that the initiative came directly from Trump. Despite the criticism, Greene wished the event success and expressed hope that it would proceed without incident.
Marjorie Taylor Greene represented Georgia in Congress until January, when she resigned. In recent months, her relationship with Trump has noticeably cooled, especially after she publicly criticized the administration's actions in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This week, Greene again leveled accusations at lawmakers, calling them 'traitors' for refusing to release more documents on the case.
Attempts to block the fights were also made through the courts: the nonprofit organization Public Integrity Project filed a lawsuit, but a federal judge allowed the event to proceed. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 16% of Americans consider holding UFC fights on White House grounds appropriate. This highlights how controversial the initiative proved to be, even among supporters of the former president.
For reference: UFC is the world's largest mixed martial arts organization, regularly hosting major tournaments in the US and abroad. The White House is traditionally used for official receptions, state ceremonies, and diplomatic events, not sporting shows. The decision to host a fighting tournament there was an unprecedented move that sparked widespread public reaction.
