Construction activity is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., where cranes, vehicles and crews are at work behind a security perimeter of police and National Guard personnel.

Heavy machinery and cranes can be seen through temporary stands where visitors will watch six matches, including the Lightweight Championship between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

The preparations are for UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026, President Trump's 80th birthday.

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Construction is underway as the White House prepares to host UFC Freedom 250 on Trump's 80th birthday

VIDEO SHOWS: VARIOUS OF CONSTRUCTION ON THE SOUTH LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE / SHOT OF THE FRONT OF WHITE HOUSE

FULL SCRIPT AND SHOT LIST TO FOLLOW.

SHOWS: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 26, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VIEW OF SOUTH LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE WITH CONSTRUCTION IN REAR, SECURITY AND POLICE VEHICLES IN FOREGROUND

2. VARIOUS OF NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS STANDING GUARD

3. REAR OF WHITE HOUSE WITH CONSTRUCTION WITH STANDS AND U.S. FLAG

4. PAN DOWN FROM SKY TO CRANES AT WORK

5. VARIOUS OF WORKERS AND VEHICLES AT WORK ON SOUTH LAWN

6. PAN OUT FROM CLOSE-UP OF BACK BALCONY OF WHITE HOUSE TO SOUTH LAWN WITH CONSTRUCTION

7. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES AT WORK

8. PAN OUT TO PEOPLE CROSSING STREET

(MUTE) 9. FRONT OF WHITE HOUSE WITH ARCH IN BACK OF BUILDING VISIBLE