FBI disrupted a plot involving explosive drones and snipers targeting the White House UFC event
The FBI disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Five people were taken into custody, and as many as 23 individuals were identified as part of a potential network. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones and snipers to target buildings near the White House and fleeing crowd members. The FBI and law enforcement partners carried
The FBI disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Five people were taken into custody in connection with the alleged plot, and as many as 23 individuals were identified as part of a potential network. The alleged plot involved using explosive-laden drones to target buildings near the White House and snipers to target high-value targets. The FBI and law enforcement partners conducted a multi-state operation to disrupt the plot. According to NBCNews.com, the FBI became aware of the potential threat on June 10, 2026. According to Times of Israel, the UFC event took place on June 14, 2026, without incident.
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