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UFC Fight at White House Reaches $60M Budget, 7 Agencies Pitch In for Event

The White House is preparing to host a UFC fight on its South Lawn, requiring coordination among 7 federal agencies and costing at least $60 million, in what is reportedly President Donald Trump's last such event before leaving office.

A planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required an extraordinary effort involving over $60 million and seven federal agencies, necessitating hundreds of staff members to work onsite daily, in addition to significant logistical resources. The event is set to feature President Donald Trump, but no opponent or details about the fight have been disclosed. The monumental undertaking suggests a high-profile nature for the event.

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