President Trump announced plans for a UFC fight event to be held on White House grounds in June, describing significant interest in the proposed event. Trump told reporters that a 4,500-seat arena would be constructed to accommodate the fight, calling it an event with unprecedented interest levels.

"I've been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door," Trump said during remarks to gathered reporters.

Separately, an appeals court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration to continue construction work on a White House ballroom. The court stayed enforcement of a previous ruling, permitting the construction to proceed.

The appeals court set a deadline of April 17 for the stay, providing the Trump administration time to seek emergency intervention from the Supreme Court if needed. The ruling allows ballroom construction activities to resume while legal proceedings continue.

The UFC event announcement comes as Trump has maintained relationships with combat sports organizations throughout his presidency. Details about specific fighters, timing, and logistical arrangements for the June event were not immediately provided.