FBI foiled alleged plot targeting Trump’s UFC event, Patel says
Multiple people are in custody after the FBI disrupted an alleged threat against President Trump’s White House UFC event, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
The big picture: There have been several attempts on Trump’s life, including a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, as law enforcement reckons with a period of elevated political violence.
Driving the news: Federal officials and law enforcement partners learned of a potential threat from people outside the Washington, D.C., area on June 10, Patel said on X.
- He said that “thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.”
Catch up quick: The president, along with members of his administration and family, attended the rowdy spectacle on White House grounds Sunday that coincided with his 80th birthday.
- Secret Service Director Sean Curran said in a statement that his agency worked closely with the FBI throughout the investigation.
Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
