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The White House UFC attack-plot case

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DevelopingNext check : A trial was reported scheduled for September, but the exact date is not provided.

Where it stands

A federal grand jury in Ohio indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC Freedom 250 event with explosive-laden drones and snipers; the indictment consolidates charges of providing material support to terrorists and conspiring to murder government officials. The case remains open, with no pleas, court outcomes or next steps reported as of July 12, 2026.

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    1. Update 1Eight Indicted in Drone-and-Sniper Plot Targeting the White House UFC Event

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      Eight Indicted in Drone-and-Sniper Plot Targeting the White House UFC Event

      A federal grand jury says eight men conspired to kill Trump, Vance and others at the South Lawn fight card. Here's what the charges actually allege.

      Still open after this report

      • The full target list beyond Trump and Vance, the precise number of additional suspects under investigation, and the specific jury trial venue and date.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • JD VanceVice President of the United States since 20251 report
    • Kash PatelDirector of the Federal Bureau of Investigation1 report

    Places

    • ColumbusColumbus, OH, USA1 report
    • The White House South Lawn1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA1 report
    • West VirginiaWest Virginia, USA1 report

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