FBI Reveals Five Arrested in Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

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FBI Reveals Five Arrested in Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

News (2 / 1) 16.06.2026 16:54 / Silia


Alleged plan and evidence

Investigators say the suspects planned to deploy explosive-equipped drones to strike nearby buildings, then use a sniper team and a separate group to breach gates. Authorities reportedly recovered Signal chats from at least 23 individuals discussing targets described as "capitalist elites," "billionaires" and politicians tied to AIPAC.

Security response and fallout

The FBI worked with the Secret Service, whose director Sean Curran praised agents and support teams for identifying and holding those responsible. Roughly 4,300 people attended the South Lawn event, including about 1,200 active-duty service members; the program included a motorbike display and controversial UFC commentary about Michelle Obama. Vice President JD Vance urged cooler rhetoric while Patel thanked law enforcement for stopping the alleged plan.