Kash Patel's Post on Foiled Attack at UFC Event Could Impact Investigation, Sources Say
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Over several days, federal law enforcement quietly made arrests in a foiled plot to attack UFC fights at the White House, but kept details under wraps as the investigation was ongoing, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity. Then, FBI Director Kash Patel posted details of the arrests online on Tuesday, taking credit for the investigation and mentioning 'law enforcement partners' who collaborated. The post surprised some federal law enforcement officials, partly because authorities were still working to apprehend suspects in the extensive investigation involving more than two dozen people in an encrypted chat, according to three officials. Some suspects in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives to the South Lawn and then shooting at fleeing attendees, law enforcement said. The Ultimate Fighting Championship event was held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 80th birthday of President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials feared that news of the arrests would alert the suspects, they said. On Monday, federal prosecutors asked a judge to seal the case.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
