US intelligence thwarts potential terror attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel says ‘could have been tragic’

A terrorist attack planned in Michigan, United States was foiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI arrested several suspects on Friday who were allegedly plotting a terrorist attack over the Halloween weekend, as per Director Kash Patel.

Taking to X, Patel wrote, “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend.”

This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend. More details to come. Thanks to the men and women of FBI and law enforcement everywhere standing guard 24/7…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) October 31, 2025

“More details to come,” Patel wrote. “Thanks to the men and women of FBI and law enforcement everywhere standing guard 24/7 and crushing our mission to defend the homeland.”

Patel told an American media channel that the FBI’s quick response prevented a potentially tragic situation from unfolding.

He said that through swift action and close coordination with local partners, a potential act of terror was stopped before it could unfold.

Patel said. “The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack — and thanks to their dedication, Michigan will have a safe and happy Halloween.”