G7 leaders reportedly moved the Evian-les-Bains summit one day — from June 14–16 to June 15–17 — after reports that President Trump plans a UFC-style cage-fighting event on the White House grounds on June 14. France’s presidency confirmed the new dates, saying the change followed consultations with G7 partners. Trump announced the event in October and has described multiple championship bouts and a temporary arena; reactions have ranged from incredulity to logistical questions. The move is reported by Politico and relies in part on anonymous sources.
G7 Summit Moved After Reports Of Trump’s Planned White House UFC-Style Event
World leaders reportedly adjusted the schedule of this year’s Group of Seven (G7) summit in France after news that President Donald Trump plans a cage-fighting event on the White House grounds. According to Politico, which cited anonymous sources, the summit originally set for June 14–16 in Evian-les-Bains has been shifted one day later to June 15–17.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office confirmed the change to Politico, saying the revised timetable was “the result of our consultations with G7 partners.” French outlet La Messager was among the first to raise the possibility that the date change was linked to Trump’s proposed event.
What Was Announced
President Trump first described the plan during an October speech in Norfolk, Virginia, telling the crowd:
“On June 14, next year, we’re going to have a big UFC fight at the White House, right at the White House grounds.”
At the Kennedy Center Honors in December, Trump told reporters the program would include “eight or nine championship fights.” He also said a temporary arena would be built in front of the White House with seating for 5,000–6,000 people and room for roughly 100,000 viewers to watch on multiple large screens on the South Lawn. Organizers have framed the event as part of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Public Reaction And Practical Questions
The plan drew astonishment from some observers. Podcaster Joe Rogan said he found the idea “so crazy” and questioned the logistics, noting, “First of all, there’s only eight weight classes so how’s there gonna be nine title fights?”
At this stage the date change is reported by Politico and confirmed by the French presidency as a product of consultations among G7 partners; direct statements tying the shift explicitly to the White House event have not been issued in detail. The reports rely in part on anonymous sources, and further official clarification may emerge as the summit approaches.
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