Eight men charged with plotting assassination at Trump event

Eight men face charges for allegedly planning an assassination attempt during a martial arts event held on June 14, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The targets, according to the U.S. Justice Department, included Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and businessman Elon Musk, alongside other "high-profile targets."

The men, aged between 19 and 32, are accused of "conspiracy to commit murder on federal territory and to kill a federal official" and "conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists." Their pleas to the charges remain unknown.

The FBI reportedly foiled the plot two days after the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, which Trump attended. Court documents revealed the FBI obtained encrypted messages from approximately 20 individuals discussing the use of explosive drones and shooting fleeing targets. They also shared detailed maps and discussed safe houses and escape routes.

The investigation began when the mother of a 19-year-old suspect contacted the police, expressing concern about her son's weapon purchases and online contacts with "worrying individuals."