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White House Drama: Explosive Plot Uncovered Just in Time

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The plot to attack the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday involved at least 12 suspects across the US who adhered to an “accelerationist” ideology and hoped to bring down American capitalism, according to federal law enforcement sources.

The FBI foiled their plans by infiltrating a Signal chat group planning the explosive attack — with a parent of one kid in the messaging platform reporting it to the police, sources told The Post.

The suspects are in at least four states — California, Ohio, Missouri and Nebraska.

The Blue Angels fly over the White House during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. @WhiteHouse/X

MMA fighter Sean Strickland is escorted by law enforcement officials.

The plot to attack the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday involved at least 12 suspects across the US who adhered to an “accelerationist” ideology, according to reports. Kevin Dietsch/Pool Getty via AP

They were plotting to gather in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to launch an explosive drone attack on the White House and surrounding buildings — and then attempt to storm the gates of the White House, according to sources.

Sources said it is not yet clear how prepared the plotters were to actually carry out the attack.

Suspects from the 23-member group subscribed to the far-right “accelerationist” ideology — a nihilist belief also espoused by the San Diego mosque shooters last month.

Five people have been arrested in connection with the plot, which authorities first learned of on June 10, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

U.S. Marshals providing security at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest.

Marshals provide security at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. Getty Images

Donald Trump wearing a "USA" hat, seated at a UFC event, pointing and talking to unseen individuals, while a large screen displays two male fighters in the background.

President Trump sits with first lady Melania Trump during the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

Sources said more arrests are possible, and authorities are preparing additional search warrants.

One suspect was allegedly plotting the attack while in a mental health facility, the sources added.

Investigators learned that their aim was to take out “capitalist elites,” “billionaires” and politicians who received money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, officials also told The Post.

U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and UFC CEO Dana White stand inside an Octagon at the White House for UFC Freedom 250.

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White, and other guests stand inside the octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 15, 2026. REUTERS

Fireworks exploding over the White House with the Washington Monument and an American flag visible.

Fireworks explode above the White House during the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn, in Washington, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Rod Lamkey

The multi-phase plot included explosive drones striking the South Lawn during the event, forcing attendees to flee outside the White House grounds where they could be picked off by a sniper team, the officials said.

“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,” Patel said.