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Greg_In_SF

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63. He's the one footing

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 01:17 PM

Apr 15

the bill for the entire event. Who else would be qualified to speak about this?

No one else has been able to thus far, but maybe you can provide links from reputable news sources confirming that taxpayer dollars will be used for the event. Can you do that for all of us? Much appreciated!

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YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House [View all] Miles Archer Apr 14 OP

In a month? Amethyst Ring Apr 14 #1

Has building begun. ?? Good grief. Srkdqltr Apr 14 #2

Building the monstosites he wants to build MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #3

Not that I've heard Miles Archer Apr 14 #4

No way all that gets done in time MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #11

Yeah didn't he say 100,000 at one point? Initech Apr 14 #5

He mentions 100,000 in the content I posted, but who the hell knows what he's doing Miles Archer Apr 14 #6

From the OP, 7 lines below the headline (at least on my screen) Igel Apr 14 #9

He is so fucking delusional! Initech Apr 14 #14

There goes the West Wing. Norbert Apr 14 #7

White also said he's giving away 85,000 tickets. flvegan Apr 14 #8

Brawndo Sportatorium... EarthFirst Apr 14 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Apr 14 #15

Ummm.... Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #31

Well, apparently the news says otherwise: Initech Apr 15 #49

You appear to be Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #51

Found the UFC fan. BannonsLiver Apr 15 #50

If it's on ESPN Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #52

Depends if it's our tax dollars paying for it. Igel Apr 14 #10

Idiocracy was supposed to be just a movie. blm Apr 14 #13

Sometimes fiction becomes reality MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #16

He's an interstellar embarrassment to any living organism. spanone Apr 14 #17

It is NOT Greg_In_SF Apr 14 #18

lol sure you go ahead and believe that fujiyamasan Apr 14 #20

Post removed Post removed Apr 14 #22

How in the hell is taxpayer's money not being used? obamanut2012 Apr 15 #27

LOL! Okay, how many links would you like? Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #41

Every link cites the same source MorbidButterflyTat Apr 15 #62

He's the one footing Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #63

Now it's your turn Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #61

I'm still Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #23

Wow. So they are paying for the increased security this will require? Lochloosa Apr 15 #28

Why are you so defensive about this issue? Ocelot II Apr 15 #37

Simple Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #40

What's your source for the contrary statement? Ocelot II Apr 15 #42

You mean aside Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #45

Ipse dixit, right? Ocelot II Apr 15 #46

You are absolutely right! Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #48

I am not at all convinced it is false. Happy Hoosier Apr 15 #44

You're surprised Greg_In_SF Apr 15 #47

Of course it is obamanut2012 Apr 15 #26

It's bribery, and we all know that Walleye Apr 15 #29

In other words, it's being built with bribes. Ocelot II Apr 15 #32

Yikes I wouldn't want to sit in that hastily arranged shit box fujiyamasan Apr 14 #19

There's no way they are building any arena at the White House Wiz Imp Apr 14 #21

Is the silly fucker tearing down the white house to build his "stadium"? Autumn Apr 15 #24

hmmm, how safe is the West Wing? eShirl Apr 15 #25

Who watches that shit? The same folks that watch wrestling, cockfights? Just asking. walkingman Apr 15 #30

Tractor pulls, mud wrestling, eating contests, the usual events at county fairs in Dumbfuckistan. Ocelot II Apr 15 #35

Blood lust porn for the violent meatheads among us. magicarpet Apr 15 #38

I think you're correct Bettie Apr 15 #59

Oh boy,... A Roman Coliseum right on the White House lawn. magicarpet Apr 15 #33

I'm all for lions if they're allowed to eat the wrestlers afterwards. Ocelot II Apr 15 #36

Well here is a decisive thumbs down wave from this spectator. magicarpet Apr 15 #39

Good for Trump! Keep doing things that are going to put Democrats back in control. Doodley Apr 15 #34

Too bad DC doesnt have any stadiums or arenas Johonny Apr 15 #43

UFC is super lowbrow, and barbaric. BannonsLiver Apr 15 #53

If you want to attract vermin you offer garbage. Ocelot II Apr 15 #54

I'll admit it Bettie Apr 15 #60

No, taxpayers are not paying for the event. Yes, it's a bribe. GenThePerservering Apr 15 #55

there goes social security get the red out Apr 15 #56

Past time to leave the country vapor2 Apr 15 #58

Heard the degenerating degenerate talking this June 14 event up at that match he went to while JD was being ignored Attilatheblond Apr 15 #57

Um... buzzycrumbhunger Apr 15 #64

How can I get free tickets, and how many can I have? JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 15 #65

Birthday parade failed... lame54 Apr 15 #66

White trash "culture" in the White House -- the perfect expression of Trumpism. nt eppur_se_muova Apr 15 #67

I see one of Trump's little pals showed up in the thread. Kingofalldems Apr 15 #68