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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) 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.Federal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before t...
Key takeaway Federal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June 14 White House event, according to court documents.
Why this matters in The Waco
The arrests of two more suspects in the planned attack on President Donald Trump's UFC show at the White House have implications for public safety in Waco and McLennan County. As law enforcement continues to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm, local residents can take comfort in the diligence of federal authorities. The fact that the investigation began with a concerned family member contacting police highlights the importance of community vigilance in preventing violent acts. In Waco, where community events and public gatherings are a staple of the city's culture, the threat of violence is a sobering reminder of the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement and the public. As the city moves forward with its own events and festivities, residents can be assured that local authorities are likely taking note of the White House plot and reviewing their own security protocols to ensure public safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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