Dana White, the CEO and President of the UFC, has dismissed concerns that a planned White House fight card marking America's 250th anniversary would be 'too political'. In an interview with Bloomberg, White stated that 'just about everybody on the roster' wants to compete in the event, scheduled for June. He laughed off the idea that the event would be 'too political', noting that many presidents have had personal interests in various sports. White also mentioned that the logistics of the event are 'dialed in', with around 5,000 people able to view the fights on the White House lawn and an additional 85,000 people able to view the fights on big screens at The Ellipse. However, he did not confirm a final decision on the fighters who will participate in the event. White's statement comes after he was seen sitting alongside President Donald Trump at a suite in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, as the pair watched the Indiana Hoosiers capture the first national title in program history. This event has sparked controversy, with some questioning whether the event will be 'too political'. But here's where it gets interesting... White's statement that 'just about everybody on the roster wants to fight on the card' could be seen as a subtle way of introducing a controversial interpretation. Will the event be a celebration of sports or a political statement? And this is the part most people miss... White's statement that the event is 'a history-making event' could be seen as a way of downplaying the political implications of the event. But is it really just a sporting event, or is there more to it? We invite you to voice your agreement or disagreement in the comments below. Do you think the event will be 'too political'? Or is it just a sporting event with a historical significance?
