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FBI says it foiled plot to attack White House UFC event, arrests made

newsJun 16, 202619184

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau foiled a plot to attack the UFC America 250 event on the White House South Lawn on June 14 and arrested five people. Patel said suspects planned to use explosive drones to force an evacuation and then target attendees with snipers, and that the investigation spanned multiple states. President Donald Trump attended the event as part of birthday celebrations, meaning the plot would have threatened a presidential gathering on executive grounds. The case highlights how drones combined with small armed teams can endanger public events and why federal counterterrorism resources are focused on protecting high-profile gatherings.

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