Trump says he was not briefed by FBI on alleged plot targeting White House UFC event

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had not been briefed by the FBI regarding what he described as a plot to attack the White House during a Sunday night UFC event, according to The Washington Times.

The comments were made as preparations continued for the UFC fight at the White House, an event scheduled for public view and security planning across multiple federal and local components, the report said.

In his remarks, Trump said he was not told about the alleged plot by the FBI, while the report referenced the role of federal law enforcement in investigating threats against senior officials and major public events.

The Washington Times report did not attribute to Trump any description of the alleged plot beyond the claim that an attack was planned, and it did not provide details on suspects, charges, or any court filings.

Because the statement reported Tuesday centered on whether Trump himself had received an FBI briefing, the practical focus for officials and event security planners is likely to remain on how threat information is communicated within the federal protective and interagency framework.

The incident also raises questions about notification procedures for top-level officials during active law enforcement investigations, particularly for events requiring complex security coordination with federal protective agencies and other entities responsible for venue safety.

Next steps would typically depend on what investigators determine and whether any additional public or court records emerge regarding the alleged threat, including any arrests, criminal charges, or documented protective actions tied to the event.