FBI Stops Plot to Attack White House UFC Event
The FBI stopped an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed multiple people are now in custody.
The event was called UFC Freedom 250. It was held on the White House South Lawn on June 14 2026.
It took place on President Trump's 80th birthday. Five people were arrested across Ohio, Missouri and California.
One of those arrested was 19-year-old Tycen Proper from Ohio. The alleged plot involved guns and drones loaded with explosives.
Shooters were allegedly planned to target people fleeing the event. The FBI learned of the threat on June 10.
Reports say around 19 to 23 people used encrypted chats to discuss the plot. The chats included detailed maps and plans.
Only five people were arrested. The group allegedly had grievances about corruption, the Epstein files and data centres.
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- UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship — a major cage fighting sports organisation
- encrypted chats Private messages scrambled so only the sender and receiver can read them
- Epstein files Documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates
- explosive-laden drones Remote-controlled flying devices carrying bombs or explosive materials