Secret Service official: ‘We chose not to leak’ alleged White House UFC plot
Summary
The Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said the agency decided not to share information about a supposed plan to attack a UFC event held on the White House lawn. He mentioned a lesson from his career about staying calm and not causing problems by reacting too quickly.Key Facts
- The event targeted was the UFC Freedom 250 held on the White House lawn.
- The Secret Service learned about an alleged plot against this event.
- Deputy Director Matt Quinn spoke publicly about the agency’s choice not to release details.
- Quinn shared a saying from his earlier work: “don’t choke on your own smoke,” meaning don’t create trouble by overreacting.
- The information came out during a Tuesday statement by Quinn.
- The details of the plot were kept within the agency to avoid causing issues.
- The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the White House and its events.
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