The Claw
Coverage of The Claw in the Nexus archive.
- How Trump became the president of Washington, DC
Donald Trump, facing arraignment on charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, has focused on transforming Washington, DC's physical landscape through projects like the 92-foot 'Claw' on the South Lawn, a White House ballroom renovation, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. The article highlights his efforts to impose a vision on the capital, contrasting with his challenges in addressing broader political and economic issues.
- Obama judge rules on effort to block America 250 events at WH and Lincoln Memorial
A federal judge allowed the UFC Freedom 250 event to proceed at the White House and Lincoln Memorial, rejecting a lawsuit that claimed the event violated regulations and lacked authorization. The judge ruled the plaintiffs lacked legal standing, stating their injuries were aesthetic and emotional rather than concrete.
- Thank You For Your Attention to This Birthday
Donald Trump turns 80, hosting a $60 million UFC event at the White House linked to the nation’s 250th anniversary and Flag Day. The event features the 'Claw' stage, compared to the Eiffel Tower, and includes seven fights for 4,300 spectators. Trump’s celebration contrasts with Joe Biden’s quiet 80th birthday in 2022.
- ‘The Claw’ rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump’s 80th birthday cage fight
A giant arena named 'The Claw' has been constructed on the White House South Lawn for a UFC event marking Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The $60 million 'UFC Freedom 250' tournament features 14 UFC contestants and has drawn criticism for being tone-deaf amid rising costs linked to Trump’s Iran war.
- Gaudy or great? Trump's White House cage fight
A massive structure on the White House lawn, nicknamed 'The Claw', features 90-foot-tall steel arches and includes camera rigs, a lighting grid, and an overhead canopy. It currently dwarfs the President’s residence.