I am a cabinet level official in President Trump's Administration.

The Deep State wanted to keep Jon Jones as Heavyweight Champion.

President Trump had advance knowledge of Jon's impending retirement, and intentionally held off on announcing the White House fight until then.

He did this because he wanted Jones to vacate the belt before the White House PPV was announced. He knew that Jon would agree to fight Tom, but only if it was at the White House. This way, the Aspinall vs. Jones fight will still happen, but with Tom as the Champion. Thus, Jon will not be able to break Cain's record length Heavyweight Championship reign.

After Tom wins, he will be given US citizenship by executive order, thus ensuring that the UFC has an American Champion again.

Trust the plan.