Democracy Dies in Darkness

Recently, an unusual structure has appeared on the South Lawn of the White House. President Donald Trump has established an arena capable of seating 5,000 people for a UFC fight.

The Past: Theodore Roosevelt’s Boxing Incident

In 1905, during Theodore Roosevelt’s tenure as President, a boxing match led to a notable injury. Though Roosevelt remained tight-lipped during his presidency, he later disclosed that his left eye suffered partial blindness from the incident.

Historical records from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, dated 1917, describe the incident in which Roosevelt’s eye got damaged. The article, however, contains factual inaccuracies regarding the specifics of the boxing event.

The involvement of American presidents in physical sports sheds light on personal interests and activities pursued during their terms. While Roosevelt chose boxing, today, under President Trump’s administration, a new era of sports emerges at the White House with the construction of a UFC arena.