Federal agents thwarted attack on Trump’s UFC event, FBI says

Federal agents foiled an alleged planned attack on a UFC event held on the White House South Lawn on June 15, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday. The multi-state operation, coordinated with the Department of Justice and other agencies, resulted in several individuals being taken into custody, with Fox News reporting 23 people were identified as connected to the plot. The event, UFC Freedom 250, was held on President Trump's 80th birthday as part of celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary, with thousands in attendance including Trump, Melania Trump, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.