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DOJ uses alleged UFC plot to argue for Trump ballroom
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DOJ uses alleged UFC plot to argue for Trump ballroom

The Hill · Jun 17, 2026, 9:07 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A foiled plot to attack an outdoor UFC event at the White House over the weekend is further proof why President Trump’s proposed ballroom is needed for security reasons, a senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official told a federal appeals court Tuesday. Brett Shumate, the assistant attorney general

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