Defense Disputes FBI's Halloween Terror Plot Allegations, Two Charged in Case

Published 11 hours ago·Updated 10 hours ago

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Above: A member of the FBI removes items from a home in Dearborn, Mich., on Oct. 31, 2025. Image copyright: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The FBI successfully stopped a real Islamic State group-inspired terror plot targeting Halloween, with suspects possessing multiple AR-15 rifles, tactical gear and over 1,600 rounds of ammunition. Federal agents uncovered detailed planning through encrypted communications, weapons training at shooting ranges, and location scouting of potential targets, including LGBTQ+ venues.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on X

Establishment-critical narrative

The FBI jumped the gun with their announcement and predawn raids Friday, arresting five young men aged 16 to 20. The case appears based on tough online chatter and recreational gun activity, with no evidence of a specific target, detailed plan or imminent threat. Neighbors described a heavy police presence, but the alleged plot remains unsubstantiated.

Detroit Free Press