Chicago Man Accused of Running Signal Chat Where UFC Attack on White House Planned

A Chicago man was arrested June 27, 2026, for allegedly administering Signal chat groups used to coordinate a violent attack at the White House. The defendant is accused of managing encrypted communications among members planning the incident, which reports associate with the “UFC.”

What role did the defendant play in the plot?

The defendant allegedly served as an administrator for group chats on Signal, an encrypted messaging application. In this capacity, he is accused of facilitating communication between members who were organizing the planned attack.

Law enforcement officials identified the defendant’s role as a coordinator within the digital infrastructure used by the group to discuss the operation.

What was the target of the planned attack?

The target of the planned violent action was the White House. Reports indicate the coordination took place within the Signal chats managed by the Chicago resident.

The incident is described as a “UFC attack,” according to the discovery materials, though the specific nature of the “UFC” affiliation or the intended method of attack has not been detailed in available reports.