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Source: Sydney Morning Herald

FBI Alleges Thwarted Plot Against White House UFC Event

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alleged it thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event held at the White House. The alleged plan involved the use of explosive drones and snipers. According to the FBI, the scheme aimed to deploy drones on the north side of the White House to direct attendees, including then-US President Donald Trump, towards an exit where snipers were positioned to open fire as people fled.

By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (8 minutes ago)·1 views
FBI Alleges Thwarted Plot Against White House UFC Event

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has claimed to have thwarted a sophisticated plot targeting a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event held at the White House. The alleged scheme involved a multi-pronged attack utilizing both explosive drones and snipers.

The plot reportedly centered on deploying drones for strikes on the north side of the White House complex. These drone attacks were intended to create panic and funnel individuals attending the event towards a specific exit point.

Upon reaching this designated exit, individuals fleeing the drone strikes would have allegedly encountered snipers. These snipers were reportedly positioned to open fire on the crowd as people attempted to escape the area. The UFC event was attended by then-US President Donald Trump.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the FBI stated it successfully intervened to prevent the execution of this alleged attack.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Sydney Morning Herald. Read the original at Sydney Morning Herald →

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