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MacFarlane: A commercial airline pilot near Reagan National Airport earlier this week reported a safety concern—or safety incident—from a lighting display potentially connected to the UFC construction site on the White House South Lawn. That’s according to reporting from Aaron Parnas and MeidasTouch Network. The pilot, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the incident as being orders of magnitude brighter than the types of light-related safety incidents caused by laser pointers, which have been a menace to commercial airline pilots nationwide. The pilot said it was multiple times more powerful than the light distraction or disorientation that can be caused by a laser pointer. The commercial airline pilot has submitted a report and complaint about the incident to the FAA and NASA, according to Parnas’ reporting. A request for comment from the FAA was not immediately returned, though the FAA’s press office tends to be a business-hours weekday operation, according to an outgoing message from the agency. But this does raise questions about just how safe this very novel construction site is. We’ve never seen anything like the UFC structure that’s been constructed on the White House South Lawn. There have been questions about whether it could damage the White House grounds and whether it was lawful. There was a lawsuit that challenged it, but it failed earlier in the week. This is the latest question or concern surrounding the White House UFC event, which—weather permitting, big asterisk, weather permitting—takes place Sunday night here in Washington.
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MacFarlane: A commercial airline pilot near Reagan National Airport earlier this week reported a safety concern—or safety incident—from a lighting display potentially connected to the UFC construction site on the White House South Lawn. That’s according to reporting from Aaron Parnas and MeidasTouch Network. The pilot, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the incident as being orders of magnitude brighter than the types of light-related safety incidents caused by laser pointers, which have been a menace to commercial airline pilots nationwide. The pilot said it was multiple times more powerful than the light distraction or disorientation that can be caused by a laser pointer. The commercial airline pilot has submitted a report and complaint about the incident to the FAA and NASA, according to Parnas’ reporting. A request for comment from the FAA was not immediately returned, though the FAA’s press office tends to be a business-hours weekday operation, according to an outgoing message from the agency. But this does raise questions about just how safe this very novel construction site is. We’ve never seen anything like the UFC structure that’s been constructed on the White House South Lawn. There have been questions about whether it could damage the White House grounds and whether it was lawful. There was a lawsuit that challenged it, but it failed earlier in the week. This is the latest question or concern surrounding the White House UFC event, which—weather permitting, big asterisk, weather permitting—takes place Sunday night here in Washington.

Acyn

86,972 views • 2 months ago

Michael Popok torches the Trump DOJ’s contradictory positions on the ballroom and the UFC event: "We need the ballroom, it's national security" ... Why in the 41 pages filed by the same [DOJ lawyer in both the UFC and ballroom cases] is there not even a footnote acknowledging the security risks at the White House presented by 5,000 people in a mass hoard descending on to the lawn as Donald Trump pimps out the White House for a UFC fight?
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Michael Popok torches the Trump DOJ’s contradictory positions on the ballroom and the UFC event: "We need the ballroom, it's national security" ... Why in the 41 pages filed by the same [DOJ lawyer in both the UFC and ballroom cases] is there not even a footnote acknowledging the security risks at the White House presented by 5,000 people in a mass hoard descending on to the lawn as Donald Trump pimps out the White House for a UFC fight?

MeidasClips

60,045 views • 2 months ago

Imagine being so brainwashed that you watching a UFC event hosted by the POTUS, on the front lawn of the White House, pisses you off.
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Imagine being so brainwashed that you watching a UFC event hosted by the POTUS, on the front lawn of the White House, pisses you off.

Mila Joy

16,069 views • 2 months ago

On June 14, the UFC will host the “UFC Freedom 250” on the South Lawn of the White House, a spectacle that will also serve as the unofficial start of celebrations of America’s 250th birthday. UFC CEO Dana White told TIME he doesn’t consider it a political event.
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On June 14, the UFC will host the “UFC Freedom 250” on the South Lawn of the White House, a spectacle that will also serve as the unofficial start of celebrations of America’s 250th birthday. UFC CEO Dana White told TIME he doesn’t consider it a political event.

TIME

24,526 views • 3 months ago

Trump on UFC White House Event: I know a lot about ratings. It was broadcast on CBS(*paramount plus*), a network, and it got among the highest ratings any fight has ever gotten.
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Trump on UFC White House Event: I know a lot about ratings. It was broadcast on CBS(*paramount plus*), a network, and it got among the highest ratings any fight has ever gotten.

Acyn

121,858 views • 1 month ago

Ben Meiselas on Trump and Melania holding hands at White House event: "After that performative entrance together, you can see they're avoiding each other like the plague — and they're both the plague in their own ways."
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Ben Meiselas on Trump and Melania holding hands at White House event: "After that performative entrance together, you can see they're avoiding each other like the plague — and they're both the plague in their own ways."

MeidasClips

19,631 views • 3 days ago

"This is a one-of-one event... We believe that this is going to be the most watched UFC event EVER." danawhite speaks on UFC White House card as they start matchmaking this week 👀
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"This is a one-of-one event... We believe that this is going to be the most watched UFC event EVER." danawhite speaks on UFC White House card as they start matchmaking this week 👀

UFC on Paramount+

26,432 views • 6 months ago

"Well played, White House." Brett Meiselas on the White House Rapid Response account attacking Acyn and MeidasTouch -- and ending up looking like complete fools.
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"Well played, White House." Brett Meiselas on the White House Rapid Response account attacking Acyn and MeidasTouch -- and ending up looking like complete fools.

MeidasClips

24,644 views • 1 month ago

🚨The outrage is fake! Biden turned the South Lawn into a Pride celebration, they called it historic. Trump is hosting a UFC event for America’s 250th birthday, they call it a disgrace. Same White House. Same lawn. Different president. Their standards aren’t based on dignity, decorum, or respect for the White House. They’re based on politics. The selective outrage is so obvious it’s embarrassing.
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🚨The outrage is fake! Biden turned the South Lawn into a Pride celebration, they called it historic. Trump is hosting a UFC event for America’s 250th birthday, they call it a disgrace. Same White House. Same lawn. Different president. Their standards aren’t based on dignity, decorum, or respect for the White House. They’re based on politics. The selective outrage is so obvious it’s embarrassing.

Sherri Unfiltered™

100,968 views • 2 months ago

A federal judge today declined to block the White House from hosting cage fights on the South Lawn on President Trump's birthday, clearing the way for Sunday's event to move forward. Liz Landers reports on how the event came together — and on the decades-long relationship between Trump and the UFC that helped bring a first-of-its-kind sporting spectacle to the White House.
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A federal judge today declined to block the White House from hosting cage fights on the South Lawn on President Trump's birthday, clearing the way for Sunday's event to move forward. Liz Landers reports on how the event came together — and on the decades-long relationship between Trump and the UFC that helped bring a first-of-its-kind sporting spectacle to the White House.

PBS News

17,188 views • 2 months ago

💥NEW: Joe Rogan on UFC White House Event🇺🇸 "This is MORE historic than Rumble in the Jungle ... This tops EVERYTHING! ... because of the fact that not only is it at the White House, but the American, who's a 6 to 1 on some books underdog, pulls it off in SPECTACULAR fashion!"
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💥NEW: Joe Rogan on UFC White House Event🇺🇸 "This is MORE historic than Rumble in the Jungle ... This tops EVERYTHING! ... because of the fact that not only is it at the White House, but the American, who's a 6 to 1 on some books underdog, pulls it off in SPECTACULAR fashion!"

Jason Cohen 🇺🇸

17,710 views • 2 months ago

Donald Trump's White House UFC event is less than a month away — and Iran just made him tap out. Complete and absolute capitulation. WATCH: Ben breaks down Trump's humiliating Iran "deal."
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Donald Trump's White House UFC event is less than a month away — and Iran just made him tap out. Complete and absolute capitulation. WATCH: Ben breaks down Trump's humiliating Iran "deal."

MeidasClips

28,562 views • 3 months ago

A UFC fight is planned on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, on President Trump's 80th birthday. A federal lawsuit tried to stop it — calling the event "deeply corrupt.” Now, a federal judge has rejected that request. ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the backlash.
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A UFC fight is planned on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, on President Trump's 80th birthday. A federal lawsuit tried to stop it — calling the event "deeply corrupt.” Now, a federal judge has rejected that request. ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the backlash.

ABC News

45,257 views • 2 months ago

'This is like America's biggest sports event ever.' In honour of Trump's 80th birthday and 250 years of America, the White House is hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn. Mark Stone asks three attendees why they came down 📺 Sky 501
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'This is like America's biggest sports event ever.' In honour of Trump's 80th birthday and 250 years of America, the White House is hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn. Mark Stone asks three attendees why they came down 📺 Sky 501

Sky News

40,142 views • 2 months ago

“I also think it's been kind of funny watching Democrats pretend that hosting a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House is somehow the worst thing that's ever happened to the White House.” Rob Finnerty criticizes the Left's reaction to the upcoming UFC event at the White House and exposes past events hosted during Democratic administrations that have also drawn controversy. Rob Finnerty
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“I also think it's been kind of funny watching Democrats pretend that hosting a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House is somehow the worst thing that's ever happened to the White House.” Rob Finnerty criticizes the Left's reaction to the upcoming UFC event at the White House and exposes past events hosted during Democratic administrations that have also drawn controversy. Rob Finnerty

NEWSMAX

40,358 views • 2 months ago

Despite Washington's summer heat and humidity, Dana White says tonight's UFC event will move forward regardless of the weather. OAN's Chief White House Correspondent Daniel Baldwin reports that only lightning could temporarily delay the action as the world watches a historic fight card unfold on the White House South Lawn. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.
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Despite Washington's summer heat and humidity, Dana White says tonight's UFC event will move forward regardless of the weather. OAN's Chief White House Correspondent Daniel Baldwin reports that only lightning could temporarily delay the action as the world watches a historic fight card unfold on the White House South Lawn. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.

One America News

21,393 views • 2 months ago

OAN’s Chief White House Correspondent Daniel Baldwin reports live from Freedom 250, as the UFC prepares to kick off its first-ever event on the South Lawn. Baldwin notes a packed atmosphere on site as anticipation builds for the opening bout, marking a historic moment for combat sports at the White House. Follow OAN for live updates, exclusive clips, and behind-the-scenes coverage all night long.
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OAN’s Chief White House Correspondent Daniel Baldwin reports live from Freedom 250, as the UFC prepares to kick off its first-ever event on the South Lawn. Baldwin notes a packed atmosphere on site as anticipation builds for the opening bout, marking a historic moment for combat sports at the White House. Follow OAN for live updates, exclusive clips, and behind-the-scenes coverage all night long.

One America News

21,343 views • 2 months ago

UFC Freedom 250 at the White House — Full Speed Ahead! 🥊🇺🇸 Great news for fight fans — a federal judge just shut down a last-minute lawsuit trying to stop UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn this Sunday. Two Virginia residents complained the temporary “Claw” structure was too ugly and filed for a temporary restraining order. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied it, ruling they showed no real concrete injury and waited too long (the event has been public knowledge since last year). The fights are on for June 14 — part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration on President Trump’s 80th birthday. Dana White and the UFC crew can breathe easy. This is shaping up to be a massive, history-making event. Bring on the octagon on the South Lawn! What do you think of hosting big UFC fights at the White House? Historic win for sports and freedom, or too much? Or the start of another great tradition?! (Video: AI)
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UFC Freedom 250 at the White House — Full Speed Ahead! 🥊🇺🇸 Great news for fight fans — a federal judge just shut down a last-minute lawsuit trying to stop UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn this Sunday. Two Virginia residents complained the temporary “Claw” structure was too ugly and filed for a temporary restraining order. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied it, ruling they showed no real concrete injury and waited too long (the event has been public knowledge since last year). The fights are on for June 14 — part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration on President Trump’s 80th birthday. Dana White and the UFC crew can breathe easy. This is shaping up to be a massive, history-making event. Bring on the octagon on the South Lawn! What do you think of hosting big UFC fights at the White House? Historic win for sports and freedom, or too much? Or the start of another great tradition?! (Video: AI)

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

421,936 views • 2 months ago

Is UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in JEOPARDY? 😳🇺🇸 A recent lawsuit is aiming to block the event going DOWN on Sunday on South Lawn — Do you guys think the event is in danger? 👀 One Call, That’s All! Lerner and Rowe
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Is UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in JEOPARDY? 😳🇺🇸 A recent lawsuit is aiming to block the event going DOWN on Sunday on South Lawn — Do you guys think the event is in danger? 👀 One Call, That’s All! Lerner and Rowe

Henry Cejudo

12,547 views • 2 months ago

President Trump's UFC event on the White House lawn "was all overridden by this comment" after a fighter made a derogatory remark about former first lady Michelle Obama, Kara Swisher says.
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President Trump's UFC event on the White House lawn "was all overridden by this comment" after a fighter made a derogatory remark about former first lady Michelle Obama, Kara Swisher says.

Anderson Cooper 360°

79,047 views • 2 months ago