Ivanka Trump partners with Dana White and Donald Trump for unforgettable UFC fight night at the White House
Ivanka Trump is making a surprise return to her father's team. The daughter of President Donald Trump has been away from politics for years. But now she is stepping in to help UFC president Dana White with something never done before a live UFC fight at the White House.
The event is planned for next July to mark 250 years since America's independence. Dana White says it is 'definitely happening' and could even air on CBS for millions to watch.
Ivanka Trump teams up with UFC president Dana White for
historic White House fight
Ivanka Trump worked as a full-time adviser during her father's first term from 2017 to 2021. Since then, she has kept her distance, even saying earlier this year,
'I hate politics.'
But this new UFC project has brought her back. Dana White told Front Office Sports that Ivanka Trump is directly involved in organizing the fight night.
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White said they will travel to Washington at the end of August 2025 for meetings about the event. The UFC team will make a presentation inside the White House to show how they want to set up the stage, seating, and cameras. The fight is expected to take place on the South Lawn, with the White House as one backdrop and the Washington Monument on the other side.
President Donald Trump, a long-time fan of UFC, is already on board.
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He has often been seen sitting in the crowd at UFC events in Las Vegas and New York.
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Dana White reveals plans for July 2026 UFC event on the South Lawn with Ivanka Trump's help
Dana White says the July 2026 event will be one of the biggest shows UFC has ever done. He called it
'the baddest card of all time'
and hinted it could feature huge names like Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. While nothing is confirmed, fans are already buzzing about possible matchups.
White explained that tickets might not be sold to the general public.
Instead, guests could be invited, with each person passing strict background checks due to the location. The idea is to make it a high-profile, safe, and unforgettable celebration.
Ivanka Trump is still listed on the White House website as an advisor concentrating on women's education, employment, and household financial development. Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore are her three kids; she resides in Washington with her husband Jared Kushner.
In a manner the United States has never witnessed before, Ivanka Trump and Dana White combine history, politics, and sports. Should everything go according to plan, the South Lawn might become the best known battling arena in the world next year.
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