{"id":2617524,"date":"2026-06-22T19:33:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-arrests-two-more-men-in-foiled-white-house-ufc-drone-attack\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:33:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:33:38","slug":"fbi-arrests-two-more-men-in-foiled-white-house-ufc-drone-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-arrests-two-more-men-in-foiled-white-house-ufc-drone-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI arrests two more men in foiled White House UFC drone attack"},"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\">24<\/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-arrests-two-more-men-in-foiled-white-house-ufc-drone-attack%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=2617524&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>Two men were arrested by the FBI for their suspected roles in plotting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rocket-strikes-airbase-in-iraq-housing-u-s-troops\/\" title=\"Rocket Strikes Airbase In Iraq Housing U.S. Troops\">drone attack targeting<\/a> the White House\u2019s UFC event. The plot involved using drones to assassinate officials and cause mass casualties ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan Rincker were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, which could result in life imprisonment. Falkner, experienced in drone piloting and manufacturing, allegedly planned to load explosives onto drones, while Rincker provided financial support and supplied equipment, including firearms, military gear, and materials for building drones. Law enforcement emphasized ongoing efforts to counter such threats and protect national security. The article also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >features recommended stories<\/a> on related topics and highlights the collaboration between the FBI and other agencies in preventing the attack.  <\/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\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"516\">FBI<\/a> arrested two more men over their alleged involvement in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4613973\/mexican-illegal-immigrant-daca-ringleader-white-house-ufc-terrorism-plot\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4613973\">planned drone attack<\/a> on the White House\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ufc\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ufc\">UFC<\/a> event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five people were arrested and charged as co-conspirators as part of the plot, which aimed to use drones to assassinate White House officials and cause a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-numerous-illegal-immigrants-dead-after-getting-in-car-crash-while-running-from-cops\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Numerous \u2018Illegal Immigrants... Dead After Getting In Car Crash While Running From Cops\">mass casualty event<\/a> at the spectacle just ahead of the U.S.\u2019s 250th anniversary. William Lee Spartacus Falkner was arrested in Washington on Friday, and Jordan Rincker, 28, was arrested on Sunday in Missouri. Both are being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, a charge that carries the possibility of life in prison.<\/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\/supreme-court\/4619922\/supreme-court-reinstates-pedro-hernandez-murder-conviction-etan-patz\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Supreme Court reinstates Pedro Hernandez murder conviction in Etan Patz case<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div 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pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLaw enforcement continues to do what it does \u2014 move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14,\u201d acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. \u201cEach and every day, the FBI and their federal, state and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/justice-dept-launches-regional-gun-trafficking-strike-forces\/\" title=\"Justice Dept Launches Regional Gun Trafficking Strike Forces\">local law enforcement partners<\/a>, along with U.S. Attorneys offices across the country, safeguard American communities and our nation\u2019s security.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\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>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese arrests are the latest result of the FBI, teaming up with our great partners, to identify and apprehend those who allegedly wanted to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event \u2014 a threat this FBI and our partners prevented,\u201d FBI Director Kash Patel said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falkner was found to be integral to the plan, having experience with the piloting and manufacturing of drones, according to the Department of Justice, and he allegedly discussed loading explosives onto the drones and \u201chow to configure and fly them for maximum destructive impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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warrant of Rincker\u2019s home and storage unit found several rifles and pistols, ammunition, 3D-printed military equipment, a gas mask, night vision goggles, and other items, the DOJ said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\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<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI arrests two men over White House drone attack 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