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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Other Lawmakers Reportedly Named as Targets Connected to Plot to Attack White House UFC Event
Investigators say the suspects discussed explosive drones and snipers, and a journal recovered from one suspect named about 46 targets.
- On Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the arrests of five individuals for allegedly plotting to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and snipers.
- Investigators launched the probe after the mother of 19-year-old Tycen Proper tipped off Ohio authorities about his concerning behavior within an "ultra-religious and anti-government" online group.
- Encrypted messages revealed plans to target Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn among roughly 20 participants, though the Trump administration's "assassination plot" label conflicts with charging documents listing conspiracy and attempted murder.
- Despite the threat, Blackburn attended the event with her grandson, thanking FBI Director Kash Patel for "thwarting this alleged plot," while the Trump administration cited the attempt to justify funding the planned East Wing Project ballroom.
- Vice President JD Vance described the planning as "not that advanced," casting doubt on the administration's narrative, while the Secret Service continues investigating additional suspects involved in the messaging groups.
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Banks: Colleagues Were Targeted in UFC Terror Plot Over Israel Support
Source: Tom Williams / Getty WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana Republican Sen. Jim Banks said he had colleagues who were targeted in the terror plot foiled by the FBI at the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday on the White House South Lawn. Banks told WIBC’s “The Hammer and Nigel Show” on Wednesday that the senators who were mentioned in the threats were specifically mentioned because they support Israel. “This was an antisemitic, anti-American activist wh…
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, other lawmakers reportedly named as targets connected to plot to attack White House UFC event
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she was named as a potential target after federal officials announced arrests in an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event.
·Nashville, United States
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