Kash Patel Says FBI Foiled Attack Plot At White House UFC Event

BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsKash Patel Says FBI Foiled Attack Plot At White House UFC EventByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 09:01am EDTToplineThe FBI foiled an attempted attack on the Freedom 250 UFC event on the White House lawn that took place on Sunday, the agency’s director Kash Patel said in a statement on social media Tuesday, and “multiple individuals” connected to the plot are now in custody.Patel offered few immediate details about the plot, but Fox News reported five people were in custody for a plan that involved explosive drones and a sniper team.Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsPatel did not say how many people were arrested, nor did he offer immediate details about the plot, but unnamed officials told Fox News Digital five people were in custody for the alleged attack plan.The plotters were planning to attack nearby buildings with drones equipped with explosives, then target the crowd with a sniper team while people fled from the fight, according to the report.This is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video