FBI Stops Wild UFC‑WhiteHouse Drone Plot

Tue Jun 16 2026 16:10:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

FBI thwarted a dangerous plot to attack a UFC event on the White House lawn, says agency chief. Drones and snipers were planned.

The FBI said it stopped a plan to bomb a UFC fight held on the South Lawn of the White House. Sources reveal the attackers intended to use explosive‑laden drones to trigger panic and lure crowds toward a sniper team. A multi‑state operation led to several arrests after investigators accessed Signal chats. The fight was part of the country's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, attracting officials and celebrities. The Secret Service and FBI will share details in court filings.

FBI Thwarts Wild UFC‑WhiteHouse Drone Plot

The FBI said it stopped a plan to attack the UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House.

Sources say the attack would have involved explosive‑laden drones aimed at nearby buildings, sparking chaos and drawing crowds toward a sniper team.

Investigators found Signal chats that detailed the plan, and several suspects were arrested in a multi‑state operation.

The event was part of the country’s 250th‑anniversary celebration and coincided with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, with many officials and celebrities in attendance.

The Secret Service said it was closely working with the FBI and will release more details in court filings.