A recent UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House has sparked public concern and raised questions about its financing. Joe Mathieu, co-host of Bloomberg's Balance of Power, appeared on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the controversy with hosts David Gura and Christina. The discussion focused on the financial burden taxpayers may bear for hosting a major sporting event at the presidential residence, with critics calling for greater transparency over how the costs were covered.
UFC Event at White House Raises Questions on Taxpayer Funding
Sports
June 15, 2026 · 2:08 AM