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MMA·June 16, 2026 11:30 AM ET

FBI says it disrupted plot targeting UFC White House event

Feds foil drone-and-sniper threat to UFC card.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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FBI officials reveal a potential threat to #UFCWhiteHouse was stopped involving drones and snipers. FULL STORY ➡️ https

What happened: MMA Junkie reports that FBI officials disclosed they stopped a potential threat targeting the planned UFC White House event. According to the disclosure, the alleged plan involved drones and snipers. The FBI characterized the threat as disrupted.

Why it matters: A credible threat against a marquee UFC event staged at the White House raises significant security questions for one of the sport's most high-profile cards. The involvement of federal authorities underscores the scale of the alleged plot and the heightened scrutiny surrounding the event.

What to watch: Watch for an official FBI statement detailing any charges or arrests, and for the UFC and event organizers to address security measures for the White House card.

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