FBI arrests two additional suspects in foiled terror plot targeting White House UFC event.
The FBI arrested William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan Rincker on June 19 and June 21, respectively, bringing the total number of defendants to seven in an alleged conspiracy to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on June 14, 2026. The plot allegedly involved explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting attendees including President Trump. The FBI has stated the main plotters were apprehended before the event was allowed to proceed.
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7 outlets covered it, splitting into 7 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Coverage now spans ideological spectrum: conservative outlets emphasize ringleader background and conspiracy scope, HuffPost highlights law enforcement success, while Jerusalem Post provides technical plot details and international perspective on the expanding seven-suspect case.
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“2 More Suspects Arrested In Alleged Planned Attack On Trump's UFC Cage-Fight”HP HuffPost LEFT
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“FBI defends decision to green light Trump’s UFC fight despite alleged attackers at large: ‘We had the leaders’”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“2 more arrested in alleged White House UFC plot” · The Hill, Jerusalem Post
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HPHuffPost 2 More Suspects Arrested In Alleged Planned Attack On Trump's UFC Cage-Fight 45d ago RIGHT4
WEWashington Examiner FBI defends decision to green light Trump’s UFC fight despite alleged attackers at large: ‘We had the leaders’ 44d ago DWDaily Wire New Arrests Reveal The Full Scope Of The White House UFC Terror Plot 45d ago WTWashington Times Two more men arrested in foiled terror plot targeting UFC fights at White House 45d ago NMNewsmax Feds Expand Case to 7 Defendants in Alleged Plot Targeting WH UFC Event 45d ago 8 tracked claims across 7 outlets
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The plot was uncovered after a suspect's mother contacted law enforcement.
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