Five people detained for alleged ‘planned attacks’ on White House UFC cage fighting show

Law enforcement officials disrupted alleged "planned attacks" targeting a UFC cage fighting show held at the White House, with multiple individuals now in custody. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests, stating that the rapid action of the FBI, its partners, and the Department of Justice prevented the attacks.

The FBI became aware of the potential threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts event took place on the White House's South Lawn. The nature of the threat has not yet been disclosed, and further details are anticipated once charges are unsealed on Tuesday.

Five people were arrested, hailing from states including Ohio, Missouri, and California, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The official provided information that was not yet public.

Donald Trump, who attended the UFC event on Sunday to celebrate his 80th birthday, had linked the fights to broader celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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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