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8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Summary

Eight men were charged with planning a terrorist attack using drones and snipers at a UFC cage-fighting event held at the White House. The group aimed to kill President Donald Trump, other officials, and high-profile individuals, but law enforcement stopped the plot before it could happen.

Key Facts

  • Eight men were indicted on charges including murder and terrorism conspiracy.
  • The planned attack targeted the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June 2026.
  • The group planned to use explosive drones and snipers to attack the event crowd.
  • The plot started in May, with the group gathering weapons, explosives, drones, and other gear.
  • Law enforcement learned about the threat on June 10, four days before the event.
  • The men came from various states: Ohio, Missouri, Washington, Nebraska, California, and West Virginia.
  • Charges include providing support to terrorists and conspiring to murder federal officials.
  • The group targeted President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Elon Musk, and other high-profile people.
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