The UFC plans a special event at the White House on June 14 to celebrate America’s 250th year of independence. Dana White, a close ally of President Donald Trump, expressed concern about insects after being invited to dinner in the Rose Garden. White noticed many gnats flying around and immediately contacted his head of production to address the gnat problem for the event. He linked the issue to outdoor conditions, including lighting grids, strong lights, and the presence of moths and other insects. White said these practical details make it difficult for fighters to compete comfortably outside, which is why he opposes open-air events.
""President Trump just opened the Rose Garden two nights ago, and he invited me to dinner there," White told Boardroom. "The amount of gnats that were flying around, I'm like, 'Holy s-t.' As soon as I got on the plane, I called my head of production and said, 'Yeah, let me tell you about the gnat situation tonight.' So when you're a fighter, think about that lighting grid, the claw that we're gonna have, the amount of power in the lights. Moths, gnats, and God knows what else. Fighters trying to deal with that... These are all the little details that we have to think about. That's why I don't like fighting outside. Ever.""
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