Secret Service official: ‘We chose not to leak’ alleged White House UFC plot

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that federal agents arrested multiple individuals planning attacks at the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn. Law enforcement became aware of the potential threat in Washington, D.C. on June 10. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn stated that the agency intentionally chose not to leak details regarding the alleged plot, citing a professional philosophy of avoiding unnecessary self-promotion during the operation to secure the event.