The US Justice Department has charged at least five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House for Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The FBI learned of the plan on June 10 and made arrests in multiple states, stopping the alleged attacks.
Five individuals have been arrested across multiple states for allegedly plotting attacks on the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House last Sunday. The FBI announced the rapid operation neutralised the threat before it could materialize.
Federal authorities arrested five men accused of plotting a mass casualty attack at the "UFC Freedom 250" event at the White House. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones and snipers to target attendees and government officials, aiming to "jumpstart" a revolution.
The FBI thwarted a terrorist plot to attack a UFC event attended by President Trump using explosive drones and sniper fire. Multiple suspects are in custody after the plot was uncovered on June 10.
Federal authorities have disrupted an alleged plot by five men to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. The suspects reportedly planned to use explosive drones to create panic before shooters targeted attendees and politicians.
US authorities arrested five individuals from Ohio, Missouri, and California in connection with a plot to attack a White House UFC event with guns and explosive-laden drones. The alleged plan aimed to "jumpstart" a revolution.
The FBI has arrested multiple suspects in connection with a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. The plan involved using drones to create panic and a sniper team to target attendees, followed by an assault on the White House gate. One suspect, Tycen Proper, was identified through online communications expressing anti-government sentiments.
The FBI has thwarted a potential terrorist plot involving explosive-laden drones targeting buildings near a UFC event in Washington D.C. last weekend. Multiple individuals are in custody, and an investigation into the plot's coordination is underway.
US law enforcement foiled a plot to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Multiple individuals are in custody after allegedly planning to use explosive drones and a sniper team.
The FBI announced it has thwarted "planned attacks" targeting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, with multiple individuals now in custody. The alleged plot involved explosive-laden drones and a potential storming of White House gates.
The FBI announced Tuesday it disrupted an alleged plot targeting a UFC event at the White House on June 10. Multiple individuals were taken into custody in a multistate operation, with alleged plans involving drones carrying explosives, sniper fire, and an attempt to storm the White House gate. Details remain unconfirmed by CNBC.
US Vice President JD Vance announced that special services thwarted a "coordinated terrorist plot" targeting the UFC event held at the White House on June 14. Five individuals are in custody, and 23 others have been identified as part of a potential network.
The FBI announced the arrest of multiple suspects in a multi-state operation for an alleged plot to target the UFC America 250 event held at the White House. Authorities became aware of the threat on June 10, days before the event attended by President Trump.
Paramount+ refused to air a 30-second ad during UFC Freedom 250 that criticized the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting concerns about potential censorship and influence from Donald Trump.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit used a White House appearance to call Michelle Obama a man, drawing widespread condemnation. Donald Trump appeared to smirk, sparking calls for him to denounce the sexist and racist conspiracy theory.
President Trump's heavily made-up hand at a UFC event fueled social media speculation about his health, despite White House explanations of hand bruising from frequent handshakes and aspirin therapy.
Donald Trump's ambitions are characterized as small and ego-driven, contrasting with grander civilizational projects. His 80th birthday was marked by a UFC cage fight hosted at the White House, a spectacle of violence and taxpayer expense.
President Trump celebrated his birthday and Flag Day with a UFC event on the White House lawn, attended by thousands. The event, costing $60m, featured fighter Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight championship. A lawsuit to cancel the fight was denied, though polls indicated public skepticism.
Thousands gathered at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, where Republicans and fighters praised President Trump. Fighter Josh Hokit made controversial remarks about Michelle Obama and gifted Trump a medallion. World Liberty Financial, a Trump family venture, sponsored fighter bonuses.
President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. Fighter Josh Hokit praised Trump after his win, then bizarrely claimed Michelle Obama is a man. Mark Zuckerberg and several Trump family members were in attendance. Trump's family crypto company is sponsoring fighter bonuses.
The UFC Freedom 250 event took place at the White House on the South Lawn, with over 4,000 attendees. Despite severe thunderstorm watches, organizers proceeded with the event. President Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, was present with UFC CEO Dana White and several family members.
Donald Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, appeared with UFC CEO Dana White at a massive UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Despite severe thunderstorm watches and potential for high winds and lightning, the event proceeded with over 4,000 attendees on-site and 120,000 expected at a nearby watch party. A lawsuit to stop the event was dismissed.
President Trump and UFC CEO Dana White addressed a crowd on the White House South Lawn for a UFC event, delayed by severe weather. The event, coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday, faced potential disruptions from thunderstorms, hail, and high winds, with contingency plans in place.
A UFC event in Washington D.C. saw seven fights end in stoppages, with Justin Gaethje defeating Ilia Topuria in the main event. President Donald Trump was in attendance, congratulating the victorious fighters.
