{"id":2614548,"date":"2026-06-16T08:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-thwarts-explosive-drone-attack-against-ufc-freedom-250-fight\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T08:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:40:56","slug":"fbi-thwarts-explosive-drone-attack-against-ufc-freedom-250-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-thwarts-explosive-drone-attack-against-ufc-freedom-250-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI thwarts explosive drone attack against UFC Freedom 250 fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-thwarts-explosive-drone-attack-against-ufc-freedom-250-fight%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2614548&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An alleged plot to attack President Donald Trump\u2019s White House and target a UFC fight was foiled by the FBI. The agency discovered the plan on June 10, just days before the event, and arrested five individuals suspected of planning a drone attack aimed at harming prominent figures, including billionaires, politicians, and those connected to AIPAC. The conspiracy involved using explosive drones to attack buildings,evacuate crowds,and coordinate a sniper assault,wiht a secondary plan to storm the White House gates. Authorities from at least 12 FBI offices, along with other law enforcement agencies, managed to prevent the attack, with evidence including discussions on Signal among the suspects. The event was highly secured, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-defends-law-enforcements-response-to-college-protests-not-trying-to-be-politically-correct\/\" title=\"Adams supports law enforcement&#039;s college protest response, prioritizes effectiveness over political correctness\">extensive police presence<\/a> and road closures, attended by President Trump and notable officials. The event\u2019s security costs reached nearly $12 million, funded by UFC CEO dana White, who praised law enforcement for their effective coordination in ensuring safety during the event.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deadly attack was planned to target President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> White House <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ufc\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4991\">UFC<\/a> fight on Sunday, before authorities managed to thwart the scheme, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\">FBI<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FBI learned of the plot on June 10, just days before Trump and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/todd-blanche-announces-50-million-fraud-bust-in-ohio\/\" title=\"Todd Blanche announces  million fraud bust in Ohio\">top officials attended<\/a> the historic cage match. The bureau has arrested five people accused of planning a drone attack targeting the fight, particularly \u201ccapitalist elites,\u201d \u201cbillionaires,\u201d and politicians who received money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4606627\/trump-meeting-zelensky-g7-russia-ukraine-war\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says he had a \u2018very good meeting\u2019 with Zelensky at G7<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609611\/hunter-biden-public-image-viral-media-campaign\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Hunter Biden nurses his public image with viral media campaign<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609971\/mike-pence-done-running-for-president\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Mike Pence is done running for president \u2014 but he\u2019s not done fighting for the soul of the GOP<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThanks to the rapid action of this 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,\u201d FBI Director Kash Patel said<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FBIDirectorKash\/status\/2066835691506471290\"> in a post <\/a>to X. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhile the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team \u2013 we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens \u2013 particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight,\u201d he continued. \u201cThat\u2019s exactly what we did here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least 12 FBI offices were involved in thwarting the alleged attack, Fox News reported. Authorities arrested the first person on June 10. On one of the suspect\u2019s phones, authorities found at least 23 Signal users involved in discussing parameters of what could have been a devastating terrorist attack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation, and then steer crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team, officials told the outlet. A \u201csecond wave\u201d was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to officials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Washington Examiner <\/em>reached out to the FBI for further details, but was referred back to Patel\u2019s post. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People stand during the National Anthem at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees at the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >landmark fight faced intense security measures<\/a> in order to access the event, which was attended by the president and<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4608392\/who-attended-ufc-freedom-250-cage-match\/\"> Cabinet officials, <\/a>ranging from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Patel to War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was among other high-profile figures at the event. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Secret Service led security, with support from the United States Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. There were multiple checkpoints around the White House, along with expanded perimeters affecting nearby streets and major corridors. Road closures and traffic restrictions were imposed across parts of downtown, including near the National Mall, making it essentially impossible for members of the public without tickets to view the proceedings. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4537346\/former-presidents-unite-hopeful-message-america-250\/\"><strong>FOUR FORMER PRESIDENTS UNITE WITH HOPEFUL MESSAGE AHEAD OF AMERICA 250<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of extra policing on streets around the White House alone approached <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mma\/story\/_\/id\/49002319\/freedom-250-white-house-trump-dana-white\">$12 million<\/a> during the fight, which was funded entirely by UFC CEO Dana White, one of Trump\u2019s close friends.\u00a0Following the fight, White referenced \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-demand-hold-on-biden-commerce-pick-over-huawei-concerns\/\" title=\"Re...ans Demand Hold on Biden Commerce Pick Over Huawei Concerns\">security issues<\/a>\u201d as he praised law enforcement for pulling off a successful event. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you look at what we pulled off tonight, I mean,\u00a0 just the security issues that we had, and working with the White House staff, and Secret Service, and everybody was incredible,\u201d White <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufc.com\/news\/dana-white-talks-ufc-freedom-250-ufcs-white-house-success-story-more\">told the press<\/a>. \u201cWhen you look at how smoothly everybody got in tonight. I don\u2019t know how it was for you (media) guys, but they did such a great job getting everybody in there, making sure that it was safe. It was very well executed between my staff and the Secret Service. So, I\u2019ve got to thank the White House, obviously the president, and his entire team.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI foils plot to attack Trump\u2019s White House UFC fight<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2614549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26166041686162.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[43326,50645,3646,6039,8095],"class_list":["post-2614548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-drone-attack","tag-fbi-2","tag-security","tag-terrorism","tag-ufc"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26166041686162.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614548"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2614552,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614548\/revisions\/2614552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2614549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}