Men who allegedly targeted Trump’s UFC fight converged online. Most never met.

Eradicate Hate President Brette Steele spoke with The Washington Post for its recent story on the alleged plot targeting the White House UFC event this June. The story illustrates how people can connect and develop plans for violence online, with little or no face-to-face contact.

Brette reminds us, when you are worried about someone you love, you may not know how serious the situation is, whom to call, or whether seeking help could get them in trouble. Families should not have to navigate those questions alone. We need to make it easier for people to recognize warning signs and find support early. That takes greater public awareness, accessible resources, and communities equipped to respond.

That is why, at Eradicate Hate, we are investing in practical prevention efforts. Through the UP End Hate and SCREEN Hate public awareness campaigns, we are helping people better understand warning signs, risk factors, and opportunities for early intervention. Through the Reach Out Resource Hub, we are connecting people with resources and licensed professionals when they are concerned someone they know may be moving toward violence.  And through the Prevention Practitioners Network, we are strengthening the community of professionals working to prevent targeted violence and ensuring communities have greater capacity to respond when concerns arise.

Violence is preventable. Recognizing concerning behavior matters. Knowing where to turn matters too. Read the full Washington Post article.