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FBI claims to have foiled planned attack on White House cage fight event

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Updated 16.6.2026
Key Topics & People
Federal Bureau of Investigation *Kash Patel White House UFC Tycen Proper

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Jun 16 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 16

FBI claims to have foiled planned attack on White House cage fight event

Federal authorities have arrested five individuals across multiple states, including Ohio, Missouri, and California, in connection with a foiled plot to attack a UFC cage fighting event held at the White House on Sunday. The alleged plan, according to a federal criminal complaint, involved using explosive-laden drones to detonate over the event and then firing on the evacuating crowd with guns. One arrested suspect, Tycen Proper, reportedly told authorities the attack was intended to "jumpstart" a revolution in the United States, with some members of the online group expressing discontent with the direction of the country and individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The FBI stated that their rapid action disrupted the planned violence. The Secret Service acknowledged their role in identifying and holding accountable those responsible.

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BBC News - WorldJun 16

FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says

The FBI has thwarted a plot targeting a UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday. According to FBI head Kash Patel, multiple suspects are in custody following a multi-state operation. Sources told CBS News that the alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to strike nearby buildings, with the aim of creating panic and directing a fleeing crowd towards a sniper team. A subsequent phase of the plot reportedly included plans for attackers to storm the White House gate. Patel stated that the FBI is designed to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten American citizens, particularly during large gatherings.

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Al JazeeraJun 16

FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event

The FBI announced it thwarted "planned attacks" targeting a UFC event held at the White House on Sunday. According to US media reports, at least five individuals have been taken into custody as part of an alleged plot involving 23 people. FBI Director Kash Patel stated the agency learned of the threat on June 10 and, through a multi-state operation with partners and the Department of Justice, successfully stopped the alleged attacks. While the FBI did not specify the nature of the threat, reports suggest it involved explosive-laden drones and a plan to storm the White House gates. The arrests were made in states including Ohio, Missouri, and California, with the Secret Service also involved in the investigation.

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Key Claims

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FBI disrupted planned attacks targeting the White House UFC show.

— FBI director Kash Patel

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Multiple arrests were made in connection with the disrupted attacks.

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The UFC event took place on the South Lawn of the White House.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the UFC event.

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FBI claims to have foiled a planned attack on a UFC cage fighting event at the White House.

— FBI