Jerusalem Post / World News According to officials speaking to FOX News, the goal of the planned attack was to target "capitalist elites," "billionaires," or politicians who received donations from AIPAC.
Follow us on Google A general view of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 20, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Al Drago ) By SHIR PERETS JUNE 16, 2026 15:02 Updated: JUNE 16, 2026 15:58 The FBI thwarted a potential attack involving explosive drones targeting the White House during the weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on Tuesday.
According to officials speaking to FOX News, the plan was to launch explosive drones to hit buildings near the event to drive spectators into a sniper ambush, and then storm the White House gates, with the goal being to target "capitalist elites," "billionaires," or politicians who received donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) .
The FBI has reportedly arrested five suspects so far, with the investigation stretching across at least 12 FBI field offices, officials told FOX.
"While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team – we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens - particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight," Patel wrote on X.
Fireworks explode during UFC Freedom 250, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026 (credit: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS) Nearly 4,500 people would have been in danger if the attack succeeded
US President Donald Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event saw some 4,300 attendees, including about 1,200 active-duty service members and 14 fighters from around the world, on the White House's South Lawn on Sunday in honor of Trump's 80th birthday.
"I want to thank our great agents and partners, this work remains ongoing and we will continue to update the public as permitted," Patel wrote.
Trump has not commented on the potential attack, which is the latest in a series of attempts to harm him, the most recent of which was the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in May, when an active shooter fired several shots in the hall.
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The Jerusalem PostIndependentRight5 days agoThe FBI has thwarted an alleged plot involving explosive drones targeting the White House during the UFC Freedom 250 event. According to officials speaking to FOX News, the attackers aimed to strike buildings near the event to lure attendees into a sniper ambush before attempting to breach the White House. The targets were described as 'capitalist elites,' 'billionaires,' or politicians who received donations from AIPAC. Five suspects have been arrested, and the investigation involves multiple FBI field offices.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the attack as targeting 'capitalist elites' and 'billionaires' who received donations from AIPAC, which implies a critique of certain economic and political groups. This framing aligns with right-leaning narratives that often criticize progressive or pro-Israel organizations likeA
The Times of IsraelIndependentCenter5 days agoUS law enforcement, including the FBI, reportedly disrupted a terror plot aimed at attacking the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other officials. According to reports, the plan involved using drones to target buildings near the White House, causing an evacuation that would direct crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team. Five individuals have been taken into custody, and 23 people are identified as part of a potential network of plotters.
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts based on official sources such as the FBI director’s statement and Fox News reporting. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the disruption of a terror plot without taking a stance.
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- government FBI Director Kash Patel
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i24NEWSIndependentCenter5 days agoThe FBI has reportedly thwarted an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive drones and snipers.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report without overtly biased language or framing. It does not take a stance on the implications of the plot or the response by authorities.
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