Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events
Dana White expressed concerns about hosting outdoor UFC events after experiencing a gnat problem at a dinner in the White House Rose Garden. He noted that the presence of bugs could impact production quality during live broadcasts. This issue is particularly relevant as UFC plans for the America 250 celebrations next summer are being discussed.
- ▪Dana White attended a dinner hosted by President Trump at the White House Rose Garden.
- ▪He encountered a significant number of gnats during the event, which raised concerns for outdoor UFC events.
- ▪White emphasized that bugs could affect lighting, camera shots, and overall broadcast quality for live pay-per-view events.
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OutKick-Sports Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events White is eyeing potential outdoor UFC events in Washington, D.C. as part of America 250 celebrations next summer By Alejandro Avila OutKick Published May 18, 2026 10:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video "Most Idiotic Promo In Sports!" Portnoy & Dakich BLAST WNBA Over Caitlin Clark Fail | Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich Barstool founder Dave Portnoy blasted the WNBA’s latest marketing move as the "most idiotic promo" in sports history, and Dan Dakich is jumping into the fray.
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