FBI Stop Alleged Plot Targeting UFC Event At White House

A tip prompted a multi-state operation that lead to the arrests of at least five people. Further details have not been publicly released.

The FBI stopped an alleged plot to target the UFC event at the White House over the weekend.

On June 10, FBI and law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event.

It involved individuals outside of the National Capital Region. A tip prompted a multi-state operation that lead to the arrests of at least five people. Further details have not been publicly released.

President Trump hosted the fight night, which coincided with his 80th birthday, as part of programming for America’s 250th anniversary.

The president watched the matches from a cage-side seat on the South Lawn, sitting between First Lady Melania Trump and UFC CEO Dana White.