Eighth Suspect Charged in June 14 White House UFC Drone Plot
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Eighth Suspect Charged in June 14 White House UFC Drone Plot
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Summary
An eighth person was charged in the foiled June 14 plot to attack the Freedom 250 UFC event at the White House, widening the federal case against the alleged conspiracy.
Prosecutors say all eight suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones to trigger a mass evacuation, funnel fleeing crowds toward pre-positioned shooters and launch a second wave at the White House gate.
Investigators said the group met through a TikTok community around March, shifted to encrypted Signal chats and used Telegram while acquiring drones, firearms, ammunition and ballistic gear.
A tip from one suspect's mother helped authorities stop the attack, while former House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers said online rhetoric and self-radicalization are fueling political violence.
Rogers linked the case to a broader pattern that includes Michigan's March synagogue attack, arguing social media is accelerating extremist mobilization.