Lawsuit Filed to Block Trump's Planned UFC Event at White House for America's 250th Birthday
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Jack Dunn
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Summary
Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to stop President Trump's planned "UFC Freedom 250" event on the White House South Lawn, part of America's 250th birthday celebration. The lawsuit alleges conflicts of interest, claiming the event would financially benefit Trump allies including Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison, UFC CEO Dana White, and Trump himself.
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The case points out several conflicts of interest for the President, and claims the 'UFC Freedom 250' event will line the pockets of MAGA allies, like Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison and UFC CEO Dana White, and Trump himself.
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