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FBI Thwarts Plot to Attack UFC Event at the White House

FBI Thwarts Plot to Attack UFC Event at the White House

Washington DC, Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
The FBI arrested five individuals from multiple states after uncovering a credible threat to disrupt a high-profile UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. The foiled attack, revealed just days after the event, highlights escalating security risks at public gatherings and raises urgent questions about domestic extremism.