Five men have been arrested, accused of conspiring through an online group to carry out an attack at a White House UFC event, with targets allegedly including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and members of Congress.

Washington D.C., United States

Who

Tycen C. Proper, Bryan Omar Roa, Michael Alan Thomas, Daniel K. Eskridge, Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Jim Justice, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Rep. Carol Miller, Rep. Riley Moore, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:11:00 GMT · 4d 6h ago

Where

Washington D.C., United States ·

Why

The group, calling themselves 'Vanguard of the old,' allegedly comprised of people expressing 'anti-government, ultra-religious sentiments' with grievances over 'government corruption' and other issues, planned the attack as a 'jumpstart' to 'a revolution.'

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How this affects you

The thwarted plot aimed to cause mass casualties and political disruption at a high-profile public event, revealing a serious domestic threat to national security and elected officials. The involvement of multiple individuals across several states highlights the pervasive nature of extremist ideologies, posing an ongoing challenge for law enforcement.

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