Five Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC Event

The U.S. Justice Department has charged at least five people in an alleged plot targeting a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event held at the White House. Court records unveiled Tuesday indicate the FBI became aware of the scheme on June 10, just four days before the mixed martial arts event took place on the South Lawn.

FBI Director Kash Patel credited the "rapid action" of law enforcement and the Justice Department for apprehending multiple individuals and thwarting the planned attacks. The investigation began after the mother of one of the accused contacted local police, expressing concerns about her son's firearms purchases and online activities.

According to an FBI affidavit, investigators identified a group of conspirators who had procured weapons and developed detailed plans. One accused individual, 19-year-old Tycen P., allegedly discussed using drones carrying explosives and shooting at fleeing crowds. Communications among the group reportedly occurred via the encrypted messaging app Signal.

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And thanks to the rapid action of the FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.

Messages obtained from Tycen P.'s phone revealed antisemitic grievances and identified specific Republican lawmakers as potential targets due to their pro-Israel stance. Members of the chat groups expressed a range of sentiments, from anti-government views to anger over the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and conspiracy theories.

When questioned about the alleged plot at the G7 summit, former President Donald Trump stated he had not heard about the attack, humorously remarking that the "attack I watched were the fighters."

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The attack I watched were the fighters.