{"id":2614689,"date":"2026-06-16T14:58:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mothers-tip-helped-unravel-white-house-ufc-drone-plot-affidavit\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:04:38","slug":"mothers-tip-helped-unravel-white-house-ufc-drone-plot-affidavit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mothers-tip-helped-unravel-white-house-ufc-drone-plot-affidavit\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s tip helped unravel White House UFC drone plot: Affidavit"},"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%2Fmothers-tip-helped-unravel-white-house-ufc-drone-plot-affidavit%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=2614689&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>A mother&#8217;s phone call to police about her 19-year-old son&#8217;s growing arsenal of weapons, tactical gear, and online contacts led federal authorities to uncover an alleged plot to attack the White House during a UFC event.Five suspects-Michael Alan Thomas and Bryan Omar Roa from California, Tycen Proper from Ohio, Daniel Eskridge from Missouri, and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez-were arrested after the FBI disrupted what was described as a multi-phase attack plan targeting the UFC freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House.Investigations revealed that the group planned to use explosive drones, sniper teams, and coordinated violence to cause chaos, possibly targeting specific lawmakers-including Sen. Marsha Blackburn-due to thier political beliefs and connections to the pro-Israel lobby. Court records indicated that Proper, motivated by anti-government and religious sentiments, had acquired weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment, and sought to &#8220;jumpstart&#8221; a revolution. The plot was foiled before execution thanks to rapid law enforcement action spanning multiple states, with most suspects charged with conspiracy to murder and related offenses. The security operation involved extensive measures by the Secret service and other agencies to prevent the attack, which could have resulted in mass casualties and panic.  <\/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 mother\u2019s call to police about her 19-year-old son\u2019s growing stockpile of weapons, tactical gear, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >online associates helped federal authorities uncover<\/a> an alleged plot to attack President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u2019s White House <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ufc\/\">UFC<\/a> event, according to newly unsealed affidavits identifying five suspects arrested in the case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filings identify <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1446021\/dl?inline\">California residents<\/a> Michael Alan Thomas and Bryan Omar Roa, along with Ohio resident <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1446016\/dl?inline\">Tycen Proper<\/a>, Missouri resident <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1446011\/dl?inline\">Daniel Eskridge<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1446006\/dl?inline\">Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez<\/a> as the five men arrested after the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\">FBI<\/a> disrupted what officials described as a multiphase attack targeting Sunday\u2019s UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House. The federal complaint alleges one of the leaders of the group sought to \u201cjumpstart\u201d a revolution in the United States, with intentions of going after several Republican lawmakers.<\/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\/justice\/4610736\/newsom-using-doj-investigation-gift-elevate-2028-contenders-chief\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Newsom will parlay \u2018gift\u2019 of DOJ investigation to elevate himself above 2028 contenders as chief Trump antagonist<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4610485\/human-smuggler-mexico-sentenced-global-crime-ring\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>\u2018Prolific\u2019 human smuggler from Mexico sentenced for role in global crime ring<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4610697\/mother-tip-unravel-white-house-ufc-drone-attack-plot\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Mother\u2019s tip helped unravel White House UFC drone plot: Affidavit<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People stand during the National Anthem at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to court records, the investigation began on June 10 when Proper\u2019s mother contacted authorities in Knox County, Ohio, expressing concern about her son\u2019s recent behavior and growing involvement with people he had met online.<\/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\">Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff\u2019s Office and officers with the Danville Police Department responded to the family\u2019s residence that evening. Proper\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-charlie-kirk-assassination-suspect-identified\/\" title=\"Breaking: Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect Identified\">father told authorities<\/a> his son had recently connected with a group of people online and was planning what he described as \u201crecons\u201d with them. He also said Proper intended to travel last weekend to meet the group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the affidavit, Proper had recently acquired camping supplies, food, ballistic plates, a shotgun, a rifle, thousands of rounds of ammunition, extra magazines, and plate carriers. Investigators later recovered firearms and ammunition as part of the federal inquiry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tycen Proper, 19, of Knox County, Ohio, is among five people charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. (Knox County Sheriff\u2019s Office).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional details from the court filings indicate Proper allegedly spent roughly $3,000 in graduation money on weapons, ammunition, magazines, and tactical equipment. Authorities also allege he quit his job in preparation for meeting online associates to conduct what were described as \u201cmissions\u201d and \u201crecons.\u201d<\/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\">What began as a local call to police soon expanded into a multistate terrorism investigation involving at least 12 FBI field offices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal officials say the group planned to carry out a coordinated attack during the historic White House event, which was attended by Trump, Cabinet officials, business leaders, and thousands of spectators.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to investigators, the alleged plan called for explosive-laden drones to strike buildings near the event, triggering panic and forcing crowds to flee. Authorities allege sniper teams would then target people moving through predetermined escape routes while a separate group attempted to exploit the confusion by breaching White House security perimeters.<\/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\">Court filings further indicate that investigators uncovered Signal group chats containing discussions about the operation with additional people, including maps of the event grounds, proposed sniper positions, and drone launch points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During one uncovered text exchange, Proper said he sought to target Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) because she received money from \u201cthe pro Israel lobby and supports them,\u201d citing information he pulled from TrackAIPAC.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other GOP lawmakers Proper allegedly targeted using TrackAIPAC were Sens. Jim Justice (R-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as Reps. Carol Miller (R-OH) and Riley Moore (R-WV). The <em>Washington Examiner <\/em>contacted representatives from the donation tracking website but did not receive a response.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One affidavit identifies Thomas as an alleged organizer of the conspiracy. According to investigators, Thomas told authorities he believed the U.S. government was controlled by elites who \u201csacrifice and eat children,\u201d had ties to convicted sex offender <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1860\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>, and were being protected by Trump.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper was likewise motivated by his belief that the government erred in its handling of disclosures related to the Epstein files. His mother described him and his cohort as having interactions with an unnamed online group that expressed \u201cultra-religious and anti-government sentiments\u201d that \u201cmay share some Christian-based ideology,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1446011\/dl?inline\">according<\/a> to his affidavit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal authorities also allege Proper participated in planning discussions and was viewed as a leader within the group who wanted to \u201cjumpstart\u201d a revolution in the country. Investigators said they uncovered online communications discussing reconnaissance missions, weapons, drones, and plans for violence in Washington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FBI announced Tuesday that five people had been arrested in connection with the alleged conspiracy. All five have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News that all five suspects are U.S. citizens and that investigators do not currently believe a foreign nexus was involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FBI Director <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kash-patel\/\">Kash Patel<\/a> praised agents and prosecutors for disrupting the alleged attack before it could be carried out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/12-state-human-trafficking-operation-ends-in-102-arrested-47-rescued\/\" title=\"12-state human trafficking operation ends in 102 ..., 47 rescued\">multi-state operation<\/a>, multiple individuals are now in custody and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-thwarts-explosive-drone-attack-against-ufc-freedom-250-fight\/\" title=\"... against ...\">allegedly planned attacks<\/a> were stopped cold,\u201d Patel wrote Tuesday morning on X.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security for the event was led by the Secret Service with support from the U.S. Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. The extensive operation included multiple checkpoints, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-officials-ramp-up-security-for-america-250-events-ahead-of-july-4\/\" title=\"DC officials ramp up security for America 250 ...s ahead of July 4\">expanded security perimeters<\/a>, and road closures throughout downtown Washington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4610138\/fbi-thwart-explosive-drone-attack-ufc-freedom-250-fight\/\">FBI THWARTS EXPLOSIVE DRONE ATTACK AGAINST UFC FREEDOM 250 FIGHT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defendants could face decades in federal prison if convicted. Court records show that most of the suspects, including Thomas, Roa,\u00a0Alvarez, and Eskridge, have been charged with conspiracy-to-murder offenses, while Proper faces a broader slate of allegations that includes attempted murder of a federal officer or employee, firearms offenses, and conspiracy charges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complaints are preliminary charging documents, and prosecutors could seek additional counts through a grand jury indictment as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mother\u2019s tip led to arrest in White House attack plot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2633,"featured_media":2614690,"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\/2674305_sd_6a316f43c913f_1781624643.jpg?w=640","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[81257,8095,32127],"class_list":["post-2614689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-drone-plot","tag-ufc","tag-white-house"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2674305_sd_6a316f43c913f_1781624643.jpg?w=640","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614689","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\/2633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614689"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2614693,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614689\/revisions\/2614693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2614690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}