Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to attack the UFC event at the White House, according to the FBI on Tuesday.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the agency first became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., on June 10, four days before the martial arts show was held on the South Lawn of the White House.
“While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team – we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens - particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight,” Patel added.
President Donald Trump attended the seven-fight series dubbed UFC Freedom 250 on his 80th birthday.