Trump UFC Event Terror Plot Case Is Unusually Strong for DOJ: Ex-Prosecutor
Summary
Eight people have been charged by the Department of Justice for plotting an attack at a UFC event near the White House. The case is considered strong because the defendants planned the attack through written messages on social media platforms like Discord and TikTok, which gave prosecutors clear evidence.Key Facts
- The planned attack was set to happen at the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
- The DOJ announced eight people face charges related to this plot.
- Defendants communicated openly using social media apps including Signal, Discord, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Written messages between the defendants helped make the case stronger than usual conspiracy cases, which often rely on indirect evidence.
- The accused are said to have planned the attack, recruited others, and prepared weapons and equipment.
- The group allegedly talked about "tearing down" the U.S. to rebuild it.
- The DOJ named the eight men charged, including Abraham H. Alvarez, Daniel K. Eskridge, William L. S. Falkner, Tycen J. Proper, Jordan W. Rincker, Bryan O. Roa, Chandler D. Scaggs, and Michael A. Thomas.
- Law enforcement stopped the plan before the event happened, following communications starting in March 2026.
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