Which US state was the target of Abdulmutallab’s attack?
California
New York
Michigan
Florida
Answer
Michigan was the intended target of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day in 2009. Abdulmutallab, a Nigerian national, attempted to detonate explosives sewn into his underwear while on board Northwest Airlines Flight 253 en route from Amsterdam to Detroit. However, the device malfunctioned and he was subdued by fellow passengers and crew members.
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