# White House UFC: Military Invite Controversy

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Podcast: [Tampa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045)
Published: 2026-06-14T18:25:57+00:00
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## Resource

The White House is turning the South Lawn into a UFC octagon for President Trump’s 80th and America’s 250th birthdays, hosting a star-studded fight with 4,300 seats—1,200 reserved for active-duty troops. Dana White’s invite list includes Adam Sandler, Tom Brady, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, while a Pentagon memo sparks controversy by restricting military access to those meeting height, weight, and fitness standards. For everyone else, UFC’s free Fan Fest and massive Ellipse watch party promise epic crowds—85,000 strong—so the action won’t be missed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5604815ca638bd69

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