Travis Pastrana to Perform Dirt Bike Backflip on White House Lawn During UFC Event
Stuntman Travis Pastrana will perform a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn on Saturday, June 13, as part of a UFC Freedom 250 event organized by Dana White. Pastrana pitched the idea to White at a Power Slap event, and White brought it to President Trump, who approved the stunt. The event highlights the close relationship between Trump and the UFC, and marks an unusual use of the White House grounds for a sports spectacle.
Legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana will perform a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn on Saturday, June 13, as part of a UFC Freedom 250 fight card organized by UFC chief Dana White. According to the report, Pastrana initially pitched the stunt to White at a Power Slap event, expecting rejection, but White took the idea seriously and brought it to President Trump, who approved it. The jump will be sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee and will help launch an upcoming Nitro Circus tour. This marks an unusual and high-profile use of the White House grounds for a sports spectacle, reflecting the established relationship between Trump and the UFC. The event is expected to be one of the most unconventional sports events held at the presidential residence.
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The specific date reference (June 13) appears to be from 2024 or later; current date context would clarify if this is upcoming or has already occurred. Details about security protocols, official White House approval process, and potential costs or logistical challenges are mentioned only briefly (one reference to potential $60M cost in a headline fragment).
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Dana White brings legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana's dirt bike backflip to White House
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