Illegal Immigrant is Alleged Ringleader of UFC Plot, Vance on Deal, Knicks' Parade: AM Update 6/19

June 19, 2026

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AM Update: Illegal Immigrant Charged in UFC Plot, Vance Defends Iran Deal, Knicks Win First Title Since 1973

The alleged mastermind of a plot to attack the White House UFC event with explosive drones and snipers is a 31-year-old illegal immigrant who entered the U.S. as a child and was protected from deportation under the Obama-era DACA program. That development, along with Vice President JD Vance's defense of the new Iran agreement and the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years, dominated Friday's AM update.

Alleged UFC Plot Mastermind Was DACA Recipient

The Justice Department has charged Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez and four other men with plotting a mass casualty attack targeting government officials and thousands of spectators at UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday at the White House. According to federal court filings, the plot called for explosive drones to drive spectators and government officials toward waiting snipers. The group allegedly prepared for months, developing maps, escape routes, and plans for a safe house before the mother of one participant learned of the plot and alerted authorities.

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1 (00:33) **Episode Open & Headlines** - Megyn Kelly introduces the Friday, June 19, 2026 AM update, previewing the top stories: the alleged mastermind of the White House UFC attack plot, the new Iran deal, Medal of Honor ceremony, and the Knicks championship parade.
2 (03:05) **Alleged Ringleader of White House UFC Plot Identified** - The Justice Department charges Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, a 31-year-old illegal immigrant, and four others with plotting a mass casualty attack at UFC Freedom 250.
3 (05:45) **Vice President Vance Defends New Iran Agreement** - JD Vance holds a press briefing to defend the newly signed MOU with Iran, confronting critics and outlining key differences from the Obama-era deal.
4 (11:04) **Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House** - President Trump awards the nation's highest military decoration to three service members for acts of valor in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
5 (18:53) **Knicks Championship Parade in Lower Manhattan** - Two million fans celebrate the team's first NBA title since 1973, with the parade culminating at City Hall.
6 Standout Quotes
7 "The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump. And anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality." - Vice President JD Vance

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Show Notes

The alleged mastermind behind the White House UFC attack plot is identified as an illegal immigrant from Mexico. Vice President JD Vance defends the new Iran agreement as negotiations toward a final deal prepare to begin. President Trump awards the Medal of Honor to three American service members for extraordinary acts of valor. Two million Knicks fans flood Lower Manhattan to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship since 1973.

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