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Eight men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fight

Published July 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM UTC

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Eight men have been indicted on charges of murder and terrorism conspiracy for allegedly plotting a drone and sniper attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies: one to provide material support to terrorists and another to commit murder on federal government property and to murder a federal government official. The plot began in May when the group began amassing money, firearms, ammunition, body armor, explosives, drones, medical equipment, communications equipment, and other items. On June 10, law enforcement officials learned about a possible threat... event was scheduled to take place. The Justice Department had previously announced a series of criminal complaints..., and California. The indictment announced Thursday represents an... present the coordinated nature of the alleged conspiracy. Federal prosecutors allege that the... President Trump, Vice President JD V... billionaire Elon Musk, and "other high-value targets" at the event. Conspiring to provide material support....