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June 16, 2026
FBI Disrupts Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot Targeting UFC Event at White House
- The FBI disrupted an alleged plot involving explosive drones and snipers targeting the UFC America 250 event at the White House, which occurred on June 10.
- FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed multiple arrests and highlighted the involvement of individuals from outside the National Capital Region.
- The alleged plan included using drones to strike buildings near the event, followed by sniper fire at fleeing crowds, and an attempt to storm the White House gate.
7 Sources
- FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials sayJun 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM · CBS News
- Explosive-drone threat to White House UFC event stopped, Patel saysJun 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM · The Hill
- FBI foiled alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel saysJun 16, 2026 at 11:38 AM · NBC
- Trump’s White House UFC fight was targeted by explosive drone and sniper plot, FBI revealsJun 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM · Independent
- FBI foiled alleged plot targeting Trump's UFC event, Patel saysJun 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM · Axios
- FBI thwarted attack targeting UFC event at White House, director saysJun 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM · Washington Post
- FBI says it disrupted alleged plot targeting UFC event at White HouseJun 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM · CNBC