FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using explosive drones, snipers
Key takeaways
- US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump.
- By: FRANCE 24 The White House is seen as UFC Freedom 250 is held on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026.
- "Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged after authorities disrupted plans to deploy explosive-laden drones and use snipers to target “high-value targets” amid an evacuation.
By: FRANCE 24 The White House is seen as UFC Freedom 250 is held on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump.
"Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said.