Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that law enforcement successfully disrupted planned attacks targeting a UFC event held at the White House. Five individuals were arrested across multiple states following an investigation that began on June 10.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant security concerns regarding high-profile events at the White House and the effectiveness of federal inter-agency cooperation in preventing domestic threats.
Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
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