DC Ellipse reduced to just dirt after viewing party for Trump’s UFC cage fight (opens original article in a new tab)

The Ellipse park was damaged after hosting a UFC event featuring Donald Trump, leaving much of the grass replaced by dirt and yellow patches, with restoration plans announced for the South Lawn.

• The Ellipse park was damaged after hosting a UFC event featuring Donald Trump
• The park's grass was replaced by dirt and yellow patches following the event
• The White House and a lawn company will restore the South Lawn with a new grass blend