The FBI has stopped an alleged coordinated attack targeting President Trump’s UFC America 250 event at the White House, according to a federal criminal complaint and affidavit.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the threat first surfaced on June 10, with rapid action by the FBI, partner agencies, and the Department of Justice leading to a multi-state operation. Multiple individuals were taken into custody, and the allegedly planned attacks were described as “stopped cold.”
The affidavit details how Tycen Proper engaged in extensive tactical planning via encrypted messaging apps. Investigators found that Proper had become increasingly isolated from his family, with recent posts expressing sympathy for Adolf Hitler and anti-Semitic content on social media.
On June 11, 2026, a search warrant executed by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office revealed Signal chats where Proper and others outlined an attack plan for Washington D.C. The group operated under the TikTok alias “Vanguard of the Old,” with members believing that the United States was headed in the wrong direction and needed to be “torn down” for rebuilding.
The group planned to stage a demonstration near the White House lawn during the event. They intended to deploy drones carrying explosive devices over the north side of the UFC arena, followed by snipers positioned along evacuation routes to target attendees and high-value targets as they fled. Proper admitted to leading a team that equipped members with body armor and firearms. The group’s structure included three tiers, with “Tier 1” members required to meet physical fitness standards and acquire weapons. Some members expressed a desire for individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein to no longer hold political power.
The criminal complaint lists four alleged offenses: conspiracy to commit violence, attempted murder of a federal officer or employee, possession of firearms in furtherance of violent crime, and receipt or transfer of firearms used to commit a felony. The affidavit describes the group’s detailed planning, including maps of the National Capitol Region, sniper locations, drone launch sites, and specific roles for attackers. The operation was designed to “jumpstart” a revolution in the United States.
Proper remains charged with the above offenses and is scheduled for trial.