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DOJ uses alleged UFC plot to argue for Trump ballroom

A foiled plot to attack an outdoor UFC event at the White House over the weekend was presented by DOJ as proof for President Trump's proposed ballroom. Brett Shumate, assistant attorney general for DOJ's Civil Division, argued in a federal appeals court that the incident demonstrated the need for enhanced security.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 05:07 PM EDT

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