The Saudi newspaper Al-Hadath reports that the US Department of Justice has indicted eight individuals on charges of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other senior officials during the White House UFC event. The FBI reportedly alleges the suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones and snipers.
Al-Hadath, a Saudi newspaper with close ties to regional intelligence circles, reported Friday morning that the US Department of Justice has indicted eight individuals in connection with the foiled plot to assassinate President Trump and Vice President Vance at the White House UFC event. The indictment, which the FBI said it obtained, charges the suspects with conspiracy to commit terrorism, alleging they planned to use explosive-laden drones and snipers. The Zioneer first reported on the indictment at 10:21, and the article published at 00:54 provided fuller details on the charges. The plot, which the FBI said it foiled on June 14, involved a multi-stage attack including drones, snipers, and a ground assault. The Zioneer also reported that the suspects were recruited via TikTok and that up to 19 individuals may have been involved. The identities of the eight indicted have not been released.
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