Grievances and online conspiracies fed the foiled UFC White House plot
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Eight men were arrested in a failed plan to attack a UFC event at the White House. Investigators say the scheme was fueled by a mishmash of grievances—centered on Jeffrey Epstein, billionaires, and various online conspiracy theories—leading the Missouri man described as “running the show.” The plan never materialized beyond online rants and social media posts.
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- The UFC match plot: how a far-right group tried to assassinate Trump at his own event The Guardian
- Alexander Mercado of Chicago charged in connection with plot to attack Freedom 250 White House UFC fight event: Justice Department ABC7 Chicago
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