A California man has been identified as one of the alleged masterminds behind the foiled terror plot targeting the UFC event at the White House, according to an arrest affidavit first reported by Fox News.

The suspect, Michael Alan Thomas, allegedly told investigators he believed the US government was controlled by elites who “sacrifice and eat children,” had ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and were being protected by President Trump, the affidavit states.

Authorities say Thomas was among the alleged ringleaders of the scheme and that agents recovered screenshots of Signal group chats discussing the attack, including maps of the event grounds and suggested sniper positions.

Agents also seized rifles and ammunition during the investigation.

The FBI announced Tuesday that it had arrested five people in connection with the alleged plot to attack Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn.

Officials told The Post the scheme involved explosive-laden drones that would sow panic among attendees before sniper teams opened fire and a second group allegedly attempted to breach the White House grounds.

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