A high‑stakes federal investigation into an attempted assault at a White House‑linked UFC event has been thrust into the open, with the Secret Service accusing FBI Director Kash Patel of blowing the cover of an active covert operation. Agents say Patel compromised the probe when he publicly announced that a planned attack on the Ultimate Fighting Championship gathering had been foiled.
The highly sensitive investigation involved a plot targeting the 14 June event, where numerous high‑ranking government officials were in attendance. Deputy Director Matthew Quinn confirmed the operation remains active, with suspects still evading authorities, underscoring the risks of disclosing details too early.
