Sean Strickland's claim of being banned from the White House has been denied by Dana White.
The UFC CEO stated that nobody is banned from the event, including Strickland.
What happened?
Dana White broke his silence on the controversies surrounding UFC Freedom 250.
He dismissed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt the card and denied Strickland's claim.
The lawsuit argues that using federal land for a private event is illegal.
Why it matters for Sean Strickland
Strickland claimed he was blacklisted due to his comments on Trump and US foreign policy.
White joked that Strickland is "banned from humanity" due to his misconduct.
Strickland has a history of showing up at events and starting fights.
What comes next?
UFC Freedom 250 is set to take place on June 14, despite the legal challenges.
The event will feature a 600-ton steel structure known as "The Claw" on the South Lawn.
White emphasized that the strict guest list is a matter of logistics, not politics.
The UFC expected pushback against the event, but White remains dismissive of the arguments.
Strickland's comments on Trump and US foreign policy sparked controversy on social media.
He claimed that Trump is "owned by [Benjamin Netanyahu]" and mocked US foreign policy.
White referenced Strickland's previous comments during a live stream on Kick.
Strickland stated that he's not interested in the event, which may have contributed to the confusion.
The UFC CEO stated that the event is not the only private entity in public spaces for the America 250 festivities.
He cited other events taking place in Washington, D.C. as examples.
The accusations against the UFC are serious, but White remains confident that the event will proceed.
The lawsuit was filed by Public Integrity Project on behalf of military veteran Paul Romano and political activist Susan Douglas.
They allege that the event is a "corrupt" gift to White and his friend, President Donald Trump.
The UFC has anticipated a legal challenge and is prepared to move forward with the event.