Federal lawsuit tried to stop UFC fight at White House, now a federal judge has rejected request

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A UFC fight is planned on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, on President Trump's 80th birthday. A federal lawsuit tried to stop it — calling the event "deeply corrupt.” Now, a federal judge has rejected that request. ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the backlash.

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