Five Men Aged 19-32 Arrested in Suspected Plot to Kill High Officials at 80th President’s Anniversary Event
- authorities arrested five men, aged 19 to 32, for allegedly plotting to kill high-ranking officials attending an event for the U.S.
- Department of Justice reported that five men were taken into custody in connection with the conspiracy.
- The suspects allegedly targeted high-ranking officials who were scheduled to attend a celebration for the 80th birthday of the U.S.
U.S. authorities arrested five men, aged 19 to 32, for allegedly plotting to kill high-ranking officials attending an event for the U.S. president’s 80th birthday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The plot was foiled before a scheduled mixed martial arts (MMA) fight at the White House on June 17, 2026.
Who are the suspects in the foiled White House plot?
The U.S. Department of Justice reported that five men were taken into custody in connection with the conspiracy. The suspects range in age from 19 to 32 years old, according to reports from Le Monde.
What was the target of the alleged attack?
The suspects allegedly targeted high-ranking officials who were scheduled to attend a celebration for the 80th birthday of the U.S. president. The Department of Justice stated the individuals intended to kill these officials during the event.
The planned attack was intercepted by authorities before the start of an MMA fight hosted at the White House, which was part of the birthday festivities, according to Le Monde.