FBI Foils Alleged ISIS Plot at Mall of America

“The Washington Examiner reports the FBI stopped an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America in Minnesota, after a yearslong sting.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger on Market Hours
Published 2:55 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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First reported by Washington Examiner: “FBI stops Mall of America ISIS terrorist plot in yearslong sting operation”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:55 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Mall of America, FBI.

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Washington ExaminerFBI stops Mall of America ISIS terrorist plot in yearslong sting operation

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Washington Examiner reports the FBI stopped an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America in Minnesota, after a yearslong sting.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is live at the scene.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, per the Washington Examiner, the top federal prosecutor in Minnesota announced that an eighteen-year-old man was arrested and charged.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe FBI says the sting ran for years.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentNo attack happened.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe mall is open, security is visible, and a pretzel stand just told me, off the record, that the cinnamon is still the biggest threat here.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, you were shopping today. What did you make of the news?
Gary PlunkettHonestly, I'm glad the feds caught it.
Gary PlunkettI came for socks, and now I'm leaving with socks and a deep respect for a very long paperwork process.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Lola. Authorities say the plot was stopped, and charges are pending in court.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis story has no direct market exposure, and we will follow it.