The moment UFC fight night attendees were evacuated from the White House South Lawn and the Ellipse early Monday, crews began an extensive cleanup process, breaking down a massive production setup in an effort that is slated to take more than a week.

And despite a previous suggestion from President Donald Trump that the “Claw” lighting structure could become a more permanent fixture of the White House, its breakdown is among the first steps.

“The Claw will be disassembled immediately after the Event concludes. Plans are in place for demobilization to begin at 10:00am on June 15, 2026,” said a sworn declaration from Joshua Fisher, White House management and administration director.

Breakdown started early Monday with the removal of security provisions including pedestrian barriers and anti-scale fencing. Throughout the morning, according to a detailed UFC schedule provided in a court filing, merchandise trailers were set to depart; food and beverage operators were slated to start breaking down; and broadcast equipment was to be dismantled.