World · 16 June 2026

FBI thwarts White House drone attack plot

The Trump White House via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

America's FBI stopped a serious plot to attack a White House event with explosive drones and snipers, preventing a major incident. The plan involved striking nearby buildings to create panic, drawing crowds towards snipers, then storming the White House gate on Sunday. Five people are in custody after the plot was uncovered through a 19-year-old Ohio man.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 20:01

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