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FBI Confirms It Foiled Drone Attack Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
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Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event held Sunday on the White House South Lawn, according to criminal complaints and affidavits unsealed Tuesday.
Key facts
- On June 10, FBI and their law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region
- The card also served as a showcase for the crypto industry, with Crypto
- By the time authorities foiled the plot, UFC Freedom 250 had drawn thousands of high-profile spectators, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Defense
- On Friday, the Iran-linked hacking group Handala claimed it had accessed footage from FBI surveillance drones and made threats against teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning
Summary
Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC Freedom 250 event using explosive drones and shooters. Court filings allege the suspects discussed grievances involving government corruption, the Epstein files, and AI data centers. The event featured sponsorships and promotions from several crypto firms, including Crypto.com, Polymarket, and World Liberty Financial. Prosecutors allege five men—Tycen Proper of Ohio, Daniel Eskridge of Missouri, Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez of Nebraska, and California residents Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas—planned to use explosive-laden drones to drive attendees from the venue before shooters targeted politicians and other "high value targets.