The FBI said it foiled a major multi-stage attack planned against the White House, targeting a UFC event held on President Trump's birthday. According to the bureau, more than 20 suspects were involved; the plot included explosive-laden drones aimed at buildings, snipers, and a second wave of ground assault. Five suspects have been arrested, Fox News reports.
The FBI tonight disclosed fresh details on the foiled White House attack plot, confirming that the operation targeted a UFC event held on President Trump's birthday at the South Lawn and involved more than 20 suspects. According to the bureau, as reported by Fox News, the plot included explosive-laden drones directed at adjacent structures, snipers, and a second wave of armed assailants intended to storm the White House gates after an evacuation. Five individuals have been arrested so far; the investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests have not been ruled out.
As The Zioneer reported at 14:07 Jerusalem, the story unfolded rapidly: initial Israeli media reports cited 20 suspects involved; by the same hour the FBI confirmed five arrests, identified at least 23 others in encrypted chats, and disclosed that the plot involved explosive-laden drones and snipers. At 14:42 Jerusalem, the bureau detailed a sophisticated multistage plan — including the second-wave ground assault — and noted that some of those detained had imported drone components from Russia and China to Tehran for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. By 15:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published the full FBI disclosure, raising the suspect count to more than 20 and adding operational specifics. The current update, from officials who spoke with Fox News, reinforces those details.
This development comes amid a broader pattern of threats against US institutions. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, the FBI arrested eight pro-Palestinian suspects over organized threats against US Jews; and on June 10, the bureau received initial intelligence about a separate foiled attack plot targeting AIPAC-related targets, in which five of 23 Signal group members were arrested.
The FBI has not yet identified the ideological motive behind the White House plot or disclosed whether the suspects are linked to any organized group. The exact role of the additional suspects identified in encrypted chats remains unconfirmed.
10 developments
- StrongNew FBI details: Intel received June 10 on foiled AIPAC attack plot; 5 of 23 Signal group members arrested
- DevelopingFBI arrests eight pro-Palestinian suspects over organized threats against US Jews
- DevelopingFBI arrests seven suspects in Michigan harassment campaign tied to Oct. 7
- Developing52 Detained in Riots Outside Supreme Court Deputy President's Home; Terror Attack in Sharon Foiled
Source and signal
- Internal intake