White House defends press access amid UFC event controversy

Jun 10, 2026, 5:58 PM40

(Update: Jun 12, 2026, 7:54 PM)

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White House defends press access amid UFC event controversy

The White House has credentialed an expanded press pool of 35 members for the UFC Freedom250 event.
A Washington Post report claimed the White House was ceding control of press credentialing to the UFC, which was labeled as 'fake news' by the White House.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between media access and the influence of private organizations on public events.

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