White House Terror Plot
Eight Indicted in Plot to Attack White House UFC Event Targeting Top U.S. Leaders
Key Points
Prosecutors identified high-value targets beyond U.S. leaders, including the Prime Minister of Israel and Elon Musk, as part of the planned attack.
The UFC event targeted was the UFC Freedom 250 show, planned for June 14 at the White House grounds and reportedly tied to President Trump’s birthday.
Investigators say the plot relied on encrypted and popular social platforms for coordination, including Signal, Discord, SimpleX, TikTok and Instagram.
The eight defendants come from six states—Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Washington, West Virginia and California—demonstrating a cross-state operation.
One defendant, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, was arrested after his mother alerted authorities, with prosecutors noting concerns about his behavior prior to the June 14 plot.
Eight men have been federally indicted for plotting a drone and sniper attack on a UFC event at the White House, according to Fox 8 and KESQ. The planned attack was set for June 14 — President Trump's birthday — during the UFC Freedom 250 show on White House grounds.
The defendants, ranging in age from 19 to 32, come from six states: Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Washington, West Virginia, and California. They face two federal charges — conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, and conspiracy to commit murder on federal property. Both charges carry a possible sentence of life in prison, Erie TV News reported.
Targets Included Trump, Musk, and Israel's Prime Minister
Prosecutors say the group's target list went far beyond the White House event crowd. Planned targets included the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Elon Musk, according to Daily Mail. Other unnamed high-value figures were also on the list.
The attack plan called for drones, explosives, firearms, and sniper capabilities. Investigators say the group began long-range planning as early as May 2026. They collected money, weapons, and equipment in preparation for the June 14 strike, according to Fox 5 DC.
A Mother's Tip Helped Unravel the Conspiracy
One of the youngest suspects, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, was arrested after his mother alerted authorities. Prosecutors noted she had concerns about his behavior before the June 14 date. Her tip gave investigators a key early break in the case, according to Fox 8.
Bryan O. Roa, 25, of Calimesa, California, was also among those indicted. The case was filed through a federal grand jury in Ohio, KESQ reported. All eight suspects were charged together in a single two-count indictment.
Encrypted Apps and a Tiered Command Structure
The group used a mix of encrypted and popular apps to coordinate. Platforms included Signal, Discord, SimpleX, TikTok, and Instagram. Investigators say these tools helped the suspects stay organized across six different states, according to Erie TV News.
Prosecutors describe a tiered system of roles within the group. Some members trained and gathered gear. Others handled money and logistics. This structure helped the plot grow into a coordinated, cross-state operation, Daily Mail reported.
UFC Freedom 250 Was the Chosen Strike Window
The UFC Freedom 250 event was set for June 14 at the White House. The date also marks President Trump's birthday. Investigators say the suspects chose this event because it would draw top U.S. and foreign leaders to one location, according to Fox 5 DC.
The plot was thwarted before any attack took place. All eight suspects are now in federal custody. If convicted on both counts, each defendant could spend the rest of their life in prison, KESQ reported.
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