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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
By Rebecca Boone And Eric Tucker, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June...
Key takeaway “Law enforcement continues to do what it does — move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a news release.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The recent arrests in connection with a planned attack on President Donald Trump's UFC show at the White House may seem like a distant concern for Alamo Heights residents, but the fact that some of the suspects hail from states like Missouri, where one of the latest arrests was made, serves as a reminder that threats to national security can have local roots. The investigation that led to these arrests was sparked by a concerned family member, highlighting the importance of community vigilance in preventing violent plots. As the case unfolds, it will be worth watching how the alleged conspiracy, which involved individuals from multiple states, was coordinated and what role online communications played in the planning. The fact that law enforcement was able to disrupt the plan before it was carried out is a testament to the effectiveness of intelligence gathering and cooperation between agencies, and Alamo Heights residents can take comfort in knowing that such efforts are in place to protect public safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June...
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