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The White House Has Seen Worse ‘Desecration’ and Weirder ‘Gimmicks’ Than Trump’s UFC Octagon

Forget the stench of corruption: Past presidents sullied it with animal dung and stinky cheese.

Dean Karayanis
May 28, 2026
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship shared renderings of the July 14 fights, with its signature octagon on the South Lawn. Credit: UFC

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