Federal agents say they stopped a terror plot aimed at a White House UFC fight, and five men now face serious federal charges.
Quick Take
- Federal prosecutors say five men conspired to attack UFC Freedom 250 at the White House grounds.[1][3]
- Court filings say the plan used explosive-laden drones first, then snipers during a crowd evacuation.[1][3]
- Officials say the FBI acted fast after a June 10 warning and made arrests across several states.[1][3]
- Some reports say no drones were recovered, which keeps part of the case under public dispute.[1]
Federal Case Built on Encrypted Chats and Search Warrants
The Justice Department says the five defendants planned a mass-casualty attack at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House grounds.[3] Prosecutors say the group used encrypted chat apps, shared maps, and discussed drone launch spots, sniper positions, and escape routes.[1][4] The men are Tycen Proper, Bryan Omar Roa, Michael Alan Thomas, Daniel K. Eskridge, and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez.[1][3]
Officials say the FBI started moving after learning of the threat on June 10.[1][3] Federal filings say investigators found that some conspirators traveled toward Fredericksburg, Virginia, before the event.[1][4] Reports also say search warrants turned up weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear, which prosecutors view as proof the plan had moved beyond talk.[1][6]
Alleged Plan Focused on Chaos, Then a Kill Zone
According to court records, the alleged plan called for drones loaded with explosives to detonate over the north side of the venue.[1][3] Prosecutors say that blast would force guests to flee into an open area where snipers would fire on “high value targets.”[1][3] Other reports say investigators also found talk of a “second wave” that would storm the White House gate during the chaos.[2][4]
The case has drawn sharp attention because the target was not a random site. It was a high-profile event tied to President Trump and held at the White House, with government officials and large crowds in one place.[3][6] That alone makes the plot, if proven, a direct attack on public order and the basic duty of government to protect its own security perimeter.[3][6]
What Is Clear and What Still Needs Proof
The strongest public evidence comes from the arrests, the criminal charges, and the search warrants unsealed by federal prosecutors.[1][3] But some public reporting also says no drones were recovered, and the explosive devices were described as unspecified in court papers.[1] That leaves room for readers to separate the legal case from the exact physical evidence that has been released so far.
Body cam arrest of 19 year old Tycen C. Proper of Danville, Ohio, is one of five men charged in a multi state plot targeting the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event on White House grounds.
Prosecutors allege the group planned explosive drones over the arena to force evacuation,… https://t.co/JNHiLAQyUs— PigWar (@PigWar) June 23, 2026
Some reports say investigators identified as many as 23 people tied to a wider network, while others focus only on the five men now in custody.[2][4][8] That does not erase the charges, but it does show how fast-moving terrorism cases can produce mixed early reporting.[2][3] For many Americans, the larger issue is simple: a suspected plot against a White House event should never be treated like business as usual.
Sources:
[1] Web – Two more men arrested in foiled terror plot targeting UFC fights at …
[2] Web – Feds reveal details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event …
[3] Web – FBI disrupts alleged drone and sniper plot targeting UFC Freedom 250
[4] Web – Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill …
[6] YouTube – FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting ‘UFC Freedom 250’ fight
[8] Web – FBI thwarted alleged terror plot against UFC Freedom 250 event
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