Trump cites Biden, Obama, Beyonc and Elton John in defense of UFC 250 event [View all]

In response to a lawsuit seeking to halt what plaintiffs called a "deeply corrupt" plan to hold UFC cage fights at the White House this weekend, the Trump administration pointed to events hosted under prior administrations.

"No one raised a cavil at the Biden ice-rink or Elton John stage," the government said in its opposition filing.

It said that during Joe Biden's presidency, the White House "erected a 48 foot by 68 foot ice-skating rink on the South Lawn, complete with a 100-ton air cooled refrigeration system and pump, lighting system, and sound system," for an event that the filing said was "supported by the National Hockey League and Comcast."

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It added that President Barack Obama "regularly put on exhibitions at the White House in partnership with private entities, including the South by South Lawn event; the concert entitled BET Presents: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration; as well as a Beyonce concert."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-cites-biden-obama-beyonc-142859068.html

I think the big difference is unlike what Trump is doing these were private events. I believe Trump is charging donors to attend the UFC fight.