🚨 FBI reveals plot to attack White House UFC event Multiple arrests tied to drone and sniper plan 👇
Federal investigators have uncovered an alleged plot to attack a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, with newly unsealed court filings detailing plans involving snipers and drones targeting the high-profile gathering.
Authorities say five individuals have been arrested across Ohio, Missouri, and California, with investigators tracking up to 23 potential affiliates connected to the plot. One suspect, Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old from Knox County, Ohio, was taken into custody in Cincinnati, according to reporting confirmed by multiple outlets.
The targeted event, referred to in filings as "UFC Freedom 250," was scheduled to take place on the White House South Lawn as part of celebrations tied to President Trump’s June 14 birthday. The event had already drawn legal and ethical scrutiny over the use of federal property for a private sporting spectacle before the alleged threat emerged.
According to investigators, the group discussed grievances related to government corruption, high-profile investigations, and infrastructure concerns, though officials have not publicly detailed how advanced the operational planning had become before arrests were made.
Security experts note that the inclusion of drone-based tactics reflects evolving threat patterns for large public events, particularly those held at symbolic government locations. The case highlights the growing challenge federal agencies face in securing open-air venues against increasingly sophisticated and decentralized threats.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to assess whether additional individuals or coordinated actions were planned beyond those already charged.
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Posted Jun 17, 2026, 1:13 PM UTC